Knight School Teacher - School Counselor (2026-27 School Year)

Job Title: Knight School Teacher - School Counselor

Location: Lugo-McGinness Academy (LMA)

Reports to: Knight School Facilitator

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary:

The Knight School Teacher will provide support for students working with virtual courses or SOL remediation. Students are working to earn a high school diploma. Students will attend class Monday-Thursday at Lugo-McGinness Academy. The position hours are 3:45 PM to 6:45 PM.

Essential Functions:

• Facilitates the virtual learning (Edgenuity) instruction for students.
• Instructs students in a program of studies that meets stated objectives and prepares students to master grade-level standards.
• Works collaboratively with secondary teachers, administrators, parents, school and agency counselors, and related service providers in the overall educational plan for students enrolled at the Knight School.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize available time for instruction and actively engage students.
• Fully supports and implements Social Emotional Learning, encouraging students to build self-awareness, self-management, and relationship skills
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom by providing positive reinforcement of acceptable behaviors and modifying unacceptable behaviors.
• Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, and keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
• Communicates regularly with parents or guardians through conferences and other means to discuss student progress.
• Participates in various student and parent activities.
• Coordinates the development, implementation, and revision of the curriculum for alternative education with the LMA Administrator.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.
• Meets with parents to support student needs and interventions for academic support

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Skills are required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions; apply pertinent policies, regulations and/or laws; planning and managing activities; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; knowledge of basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read technical information; compose a variety of documents and/or facilitate group discussions; analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions; specific knowledge to satisfactorily apply appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws, age appropriate activities, lesson plan requirements, community resources and stages of child development; ability to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events, gather, collate and/or classify data; use job-related equipment; knowledge of and ability to apply best instructional practices in lessons; flexibility to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; operate equipment using standardized methods; ability to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; independent interpretation of guidelines; problem solving with equipment; ability to establish and maintain constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality, exhibiting tact and patience; working flexible hours.

Education and/or Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in an applicable field. A valid Virginia Department of Education Teaching License or eligibility for a license is required.

Physical Conditions and Nature of Work:

The usual and customary methods of performing the teaching position require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 24% sitting, 33% walking, and 43% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and some hazardous conditions.

Evaluation:

The Knight School Teacher is evaluated by the Knight School Facilitator.