PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Teaching upper school history classes to students with learning differences.
• Planning and implementing programs using evidence-based History curriculum and instructional strategies.
• Designing learning activities for a balanced program of instruction and demonstration.
• Providing an environment and culture in the classroom that engages students and helps them learn more effectively
• Developing learning strategies to help a range of students to achieve success.
• Adapting instruction to meet a range of student learning needs and interests.
• Encouraging students' creative expression, incorporating student interests and passions, and developing critical thinking.
• Implementing key components of a Groves Academy education, such as relationship development with students, knowledge of the student learning profiles, evidence-based decision-making, and differentiation.
• Collaborating with team members, including teachers, Advisors, Division Directors, the Upper School Counselor, parents, and School Administrators to develop individualized student intervention plans.
• Communicating with parents regularly by email or phone, conferences, and progress report writing.
• Maintaining Google Classroom and updating the Alma gradebook weekly.
• Upholding the Characteristics of Teacher Excellence at Groves Academy.
• Participating in professional development.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in History and/or special education
• Two or more years of teaching in an educational institution
• Experience teaching History in a high school setting
• Experience working with students with learning disabilities such as dyslexia and attention disorders

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to be adaptable to changing circumstance
• Creativity and ability to generate new ideas from a unique perspective
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to special needs of students
• Able to treat each student with respect, fairness, flexibility, and in a professional manner.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development and modeling inclusive behaviors.
• Able to use appropriate technology, including MS Office software (Word and Excel), Internet, communication systems, online grading systems, and assistive technology.
• Able to select and use training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when teaching new things.
• Able to clearly and effectively communicate information and ideas in writing, verbally, and using a variety of media so students will understand.
• Able to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words, written material, multimedia, and audiovisual sources.
• Understand and maintain the confidential nature of student, organization, and employee information, including and in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THIS JOB

Incumbent must be able to:

• Hear, speak, and effectively verbally communicate in the English language, including following oral and written instructions, in order to communicate with people inside and outside the organization.
• Sit at a desk for extended periods of time and perform long hours of work sitting at a computer.
• Stand or sit for extended periods of time and perform long hours of work teaching in the classroom.
• Apply manual dexterity and visual acuity for computer keyboarding and office equipment use and to review detailed reports and information.
• Move around the school, office area, playground, and field trip locations repeatedly throughout the day.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Staff members must be able to use computers, telephones, photocopiers, scanners, Smart Boards, adaptive equipment, and related office and educational equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is usually indoors; however, there is exposure to inclement weather when outdoors on school grounds or accompanying students on field trips.

This job description does not necessarily list all the functions or accountabilities of the job. Employees may be asked by management to perform additional duties and tasks. Management reserves the right to revise and update job descriptions at any time.