Excel Center Teacher- Evening Program Teacher (PT)

Teachers hold primary responsibility for the implementation and development of The Excel Center curriculum and the success of its students. This role must be committed to continuously improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration as part of a team. The teacher role will facilitate learning for students attending Excel Center, meeting students “where they are”. This role will employ a student-centered approach effectively tailoring the instructional strategies to the individual students’ needs approaching instruction with grit, creativity, and innovation. Strategies may include but are not limited to direct instruction, one-on-one instruction, seminars, self-paced lessons, and online learning environments. Instructors employ high impact instructional practices and motivational techniques. The position will work with the instructional team in meeting the educational objectives and adhering to State of Kentucky Standards.

Essential Job Functions:

• Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards; Build lessons around student needs including online learning tools and content.
• Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards; Be accountable for student mastery of Kentucky Academic State Standards.
• Track and analyze classroom data; Use attendance and assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices to achieve learning goals.
• Focus constantly on student learning; Think critically and strategically to respond to specific student learning needs across ability levels.
• Participate in collaborative curriculum development, activities, and school-wide functions aimed at improving student retention, productivity, school culture, and new student orientation
• Communicate student progress effectively with students, colleagues; Collaborate with staff to ensure student success.
• Work with coaches and leadership staff to support students’ progress towards graduation and post-secondary planning.
• Attend all team and professional development meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Positions Supervised: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements:

• Must have proficient verbal and written skills appropriate for a professional environment, ability to communicate direct feedback in a compelling way that empowers teachers to make immediate improvements to instruction.
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter who is a team player with strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, frequently changing environment.
• Must possess effective presentation skills accompanied with inspiring stage presence
• Must possess versatility, discretion, and good interpersonal skills with ability to work with a variety of diverse people. Must be flexible as the nature of work demands change.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.

Education/Specialized Knowledge Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in subject specialty.
• A minimum of two (2) years teaching experience post-licensing, preferred.
• Current Kentucky Teaching certificate in subject specialty required. Candidates who are able to obtain a Kentucky Teaching Certificate in a designated period of time will be considered.
• Experience working with high school age students in urban, non-traditional, and/or in adult education setting highly preferred.
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish, highly preferred.
• Must be able to successfully pass a background check.
• Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office products, Google applications (specifically Gmail), and internet.

Physical and Work Condition Requirements:

• This job may have physical requirements that are considered sedentary work. Sedentary work involves sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, stooping; good finger dexterity and feeling; frequent repetitive motions; talking, hearing, and visual acuity and occasional lifting to 15 pounds.
• Travel to other locations beyond the assigned work location is occasionally required.

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