JOB DESCRIPTION: This is a licensed teaching position that works directly with students who are eligible for receiving their education in an alternative setting. This teacher is responsible for the planning, assessment, instruction, and differentiating of curriculum for Math, Science, Social Studies, and English. Ability to work in a team-oriented environment is a must, as is the ability to be flexible with students and staff to create a student-centered alternative classroom. Collaboration is key when working with parents, colleagues, and administrators. This position will commence with the 2026-2027 school year.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Collaborate with school personnel, parents, and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes.
- Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
- Promote equity and appreciation of diversity
- Promote high standards and expectations for student achievement
- Address the human growth and development, physical, emotional/mental, social, intellectual, and moral issues
- Develop creative weekly lesson plans that meet the needs of student learners.
- Deliver instruction utilizing appropriate resources, equipment, materials, technology, and instructional strategies.
- Provide differentiated instruction based on the student’s individual level of functioning and/or modalities.
- Provide a positive role model of appropriate and respectful interactions with students and staff.
- Maintain constant and ongoing communication regarding students and all facets of the program.
- Create and support implementation of behavior improvement plans
- Perform other duties as deemed appropriate by the Coordinator
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
- Effective communication/interpersonal skills
- Experience in curriculum and instructional strategies for differentiated instruction
- Experience with high school students and programs
- Experience developing relationships with a multicultural community
- Experience working with at-risk students and trauma-informed.
OTHER DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bilingual/bicultural beneficial