Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy Hiring for Teacher, Exceptional Children, K-5 Job at Forest City, NC Full Time

Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: ​ Teacher FLSA Status: ​ Exempt
Reports to: ​ Principal Terms of Employment: ​ 10 Months

Position description:

Teacher, Exceptional Children
Provides special education services to students identified as EC in accordance with state and federal regulations. Work involves developing and implementing plans and programs in classroom setting that are compatible with the student’s age and developmental level. Responsible for developing lesson plans, adapting materials and designing activities to assist EC students to develop academic, behavioral, and social skills to meet their goals. Monitors student progress and maintains required records. Interacts effectively with students, co-workers, parents, and community.

The Teacher is responsible for establishing an educational environment, delivering instruction, evaluating student growth and performance, and implementing an instructional program that will result in students achieving academic success in accordance with Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy public charter school policies.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Implements instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences appropriate for a college preparatory charter program.

• Identifies, selects, and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.

• Assists in assessing changing curricular needs and offers plans for improvement.
• Maintains effective and efficient record keeping procedures.
• Provides a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis.
• Collaborates with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
• Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community.
• Ensures that student growth and achievement is measurable, continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program classification.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and stakeholders, as measured by Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy school survey results.
• Assumes responsibility for meeting his/her course and school-wide student performance goals.
• Demonstrates gains in student performance.
• Participates in training and presentations relevant to teaching the classical curriculum.
• Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal.

All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established as part of the annual performance planning process or as the result of organizational planning.

Minimum Training and Experience:

• NC Teacher License in subject area assigned and/or a bachelor’s degree in a relevant course of study

• Willingness to obtain licensure if not licensed.

Disclaimer: ​The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Special Education: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)
• Special Education Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location