7-12 Alternative Learning Environment Teacher

Gravette Public Schools

Position Description

Position Title:  7-12 Alternative Learning Environment Teacher

Department: Assigned Building

Reports To:  Principal or assigned supervisor

Evaluated By:  Principal or assigned supervisor

JOB DESCRIPTION: 7-12 ALE Teacher - Multi-subject credential and/or Praxis 5511 achievement preferred.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (other duties may be assigned)

• Teach district approved curriculum
• Develop differentiated lessons appropriate for ALE students; small group, one-            on-one, whole group, etc…
• Provide nurturing, supportive, and positive classroom environment that            encourages student responsibility
• Participate in student placement and transition conferences
• Assist in developing individualized Student Action Plans (SAP)
• Maintain accurate student records
• Adapt and modify instruction based on students’ emotional, behavioral,            academic and social status
• Assist administration in implementing district policies and guidelines that govern          student behavior and safety
• Maintain an orderly and safe classroom environment
• Collaborate with school and district personnel to ensure student success is            maximized. Collaborate on resources, goals, objectives, etc…
• Communicate with administration about classroom concerns
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians about student progress
• Partner with school counseling services and mental health providers in order to            positively affect student success
• Attend required staff and district meetings
• Participate in school wide events
• Complete and participate in required building and district professional            development activities 

 QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. A valid Arkansas teacher license.
2. Highly Qualified Teacher, Multi-Subject credential and/or Praxis 5511 achievement preferred.
3. Experience and/or training in the guidance of at-risk youth.
4. Knowledge and experience in design and implementation of behavior modification techniques.
5. A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
6. Knowledge of basic academic development.
7. Established pattern of professional growth.
8. Praxis 5511 achievement preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY:

1. Knowledge of modern teaching methods and techniques.
2. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple activities.
3. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing sufficient to express ideas, thoughts, lesson material and instructions clearly to students, community and staff.
4. Ability to collaborate effectively on inter- and intra-agency levels.
5. Ability to assess individual needs, establish realistic and appropriate goals and objectives, and design and implement a program for each student.
6. Ability to plan and conduct a system of continuous evaluation of each student’s progress.
7. Ability to maintain suitable classroom control.
8. Ability to maintain suitable learning environment including appropriate            planning and organization of classroom, and provide appropriate materials.
9. Ability to keep accurate class records and submit reports in a timely manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: of this position are, but not limited to, the following:

1. Assess individual needs of each student.
2. Establish realistic and appropriate goals and objectives for each student.
3. Consult with appropriate support personnel.
4. Maintain open communication with parents, agencies, and community groups.
5. Provide adequate information for substitutes.
6. Maintain responsibility for the school facility.
7. Follow specific standards, policies, and procedures of the building, district,            and state.
8. Make decisions regarding health and safety needs of students, equipment, and facility.
9. Develop instructional schedule and performs assigned teaching              responsibilities.
10. Direct aides.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Facility to sit a desk, conference table or in meeting rooms of various            configurations for extended periods of time.
2. Facility and stamina to sit and stand alternately for up to 7 ½ hours.
3. Physical strength and emotional stamina sufficient to maintain control of            behaviorally disordered students.
4. Facility to see and read lessons, books, rules, policies and other printed            matter, with or without vision aids.
5. Facility to hear and understand speech at normal room levels and to hear and understand speech on the telephone.
6. Manual dexterity to operate a telephone, and operate audio-visual and other classroom equipment and teaching aids using both hands.
7. Physical agility to lift 25 pound to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist            height: and to bend, to stoop, to walk on uneven terrain, to climb stairs, and to reach overhead.

NOTE: This list of essential functions and physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in accordance with requirements of the job.