Speech Therapist for K-12, classical charter school

The successful teacher engages and motivates towards success; possesses a considerable depth of knowledge of the curriculum; demonstrates effective teaching strategies; facilitates student learning; has counseling and facilitation skills; thrives on challenge, autonomy and accountability. He or she possesses excellent organizational and time management skills; possesses good record keeping skills; is able to work effectively with special student populations; is creative and resourceful; possesses sufficient computer skills; works effectively in the complex operation of a K-12 school. The teacher ultimately reports to the headmaster, but directly reports to the lower school director or the upper school director, depending upon the school division in which he/she works. Furthermore, this individual understands and supports the classical tradition as expressed by the philosophy, mission, vision, and goals upon which the Academy is founded and is committed to the pursuit of knowable, objective truth, goodness, and beauty.

Qualifications also include relevant college degree(s), the necessary certification requirements, as well as a valid driver’s license and transportation. 

Position Description

• Improve each student’s ability to read, write, compute, speak and problem solve; monitor and document this progress through a variety of assessment techniques.
• Implement the school’s curriculum in a classical and engaging manner to maximize student’s educational experience.
• Orient and provide leadership and supervise assistants and volunteers.
• Maintain compliance with classroom budgets, including expenses, student work product and student accountability.
• Perform accurate and timely accounting of student activities.
• Demonstrate evidence of team building, collaboration, creative problem solving, flexibility, conflict resolution, cultural sensitivity, and genuine care for each student, become comfortable and confident in the chosen curriculum through training and research.
• Provide adequate classroom discipline to enhance the learning environment.
• Emphasize the virtues of integrity, respect, responsibility, compassion, commitment, self-discipline, perseverance, and service to others.
• Be familiar with the Millennium Charter Academy personnel policy handbook and act in accordance with it.
• Demonstrate flexibility in implementation of the charter school concept by undertaking diverse responsibilities found in a small population school.