Alternative Education Teacher (elementary)

Job Objective: - Plans, implements, and facilitates academic content to help students meet state standards. Helps students identify goals and make appropriate choices. Encourages parental involvement. Minimum Qualifications: - Valid state department of education license/certificate appropriate for the position. - Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.). - A record free criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment. Essential Functions: The following are typical work responsibilities. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions. - Collaborates with staff, principals, counselors, and students to identify barriers to education and identify resources for students in need. - Prepares the classroom or designated area for instruction. - Helps ensure that district policies/procedures support non-biased assessment/planning activities. - Develops and implements protocols to safeguard student assessment results that are shared with staff and/or referral sources. Ensures that confidential materials are stored appropriately. - Advances the district's professional image. Promotes effective communications and assistance. Uses problem-solving techniques to tactfully address questions/concerns. - Upholds board policies and follows administrative guidelines/procedures. Refers questions about district policies to administrators/supervisors. - Organizes appropriate subject content and learning goals. Develops lesson plans that align with state standards and the district's adopted courses of study/curriculum goals. - Develops effective student educational experiences that engage and stimulate student learning. Reinforces concepts introduced in inclusive educational settings. - Communicates expectations, provides guidance, and shows an active interest in student progress. Helps parents/students understand program objectives and performance standards. - Uses formal and informal assessment strategies to manage student learning and monitor progress. - Helps students identify and make use of supplemental instructional/media resources. - Encourages self-reliance, problem-solving, critical-thinking, creativity, and performance skills. - Facilitates community partnerships and school-sponsored activities that enhance student learning. - Maintains a positive learning environment. Plans student learning activities that encourage collaboration and positive peer relationships. - Collaborates with other staff. Share knowledge and resources that enhance student learning. - Evaluates student achievement/performance. Prepares progress reports. - Facilitates parental involvement. Consults with parents as needed (e.g., phone calls, notes, meetings, etc.). - Upholds the student conduct code. Implements effective pupil management procedures. - Consults with support personnel and families to address student concerns (e.g., excessive absences, at-risk behavior, mental/physical health, family/peer relations, etc.). - Initiates a request for a student evaluation when a disability is suspected. Meets mandated paperwork deadlines. - Implements behavior management and/or prescribed medical plans when required. - Proctors district testing activities as directed. Upholds state mandated security procedures. Helps students with content-area preparation activities. - Promotes the proper care and use of school property. Ensures that supplies and equipment are stored appropriately. Works with staff/students to address equipment safety and security issues. - Maintains accurate records and submits reports and required paperwork on time. - Respects personal property. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information. - Take precautions to ensure safety. Monitor situations that may indicate a problem. Provides appropriate student supervision. Works with supervisors to manage or eliminate risk factors - Reports suspected child abuse and/or neglect to civil authorities as required by law and local policy. - Supervises classroom and non-classroom activities when assigned. - Participates in staff meetings, conferences, and other required school activities. - Pursues growth opportunities that enhance professional performance and advance district goals. Alternative Education Teacher - Strives to develop rapport and serves as a positive role model for others. - Helps students understand and embrace ethical conduct and democratic values. - Provides prompt notification of delays or absences. Ensures that student lists and teaching materials are readily available for substitutes. - Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position. - Performs other specific job-related duties as directed and/or other duties as assigned by principal.