Alternative Education (Opportunity Class Teacher)

The Board of Trustees of the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District announces one vacancy for Opportunity Class Teacher. The Opportunity Class Teacher will be under the direction of the Administrator of Alternative Programs.  The Opportunity Class will provide an alternative education program for students who have behavioral challenges and are irregular in attendance and/or habitual truants.  Students assigned to this class will be offered a specialized curriculum climate (including reduced class size), individual instruction when necessary, and guidance services so they may reestablish themselves for return to the regular program as soon as practical.  This class will be located at the Alternative Education campus.  Among the prerequisites for the position is an interest in working with at-risk students and a willingness to provide instruction for a multi-grade, heterogeneous classroom.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach a multiple subject program utilizing course of study and materials adopted by the Board of Trustees. 
• Develop and implement lesson plans which provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
• Communicate with parents through a variety of means including online grading program.  Hold parent conferences when needed to discuss the individual pupil’s progress.
• Identify pupil needs and collaborate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Utilize data to inform instruction and appropriate behavioral interventions.
• Both teacher and students will be using technology in this blended classroom with an opportunity for personalized learning.
• Supervise pupils on yard duty and in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Participate in curriculum development programs within the scopeof assignment and/or on a district level.
• May plan and coordinate the work of aides, teacher assistants, and other paraprofessionals. 
• Participate in IEP team and other meetings which
• Other duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS: California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with CLAD/EL authorization