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:

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

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY:

• Knowledge of modern teaching methods and techniques.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing sufficient to express ideas, thoughts, lesson material and instructions clearly to students, community and staff.
• Ability to collaborate effectively on inter- and intra-agency levels.
• Ability to assess individual needs, establish realistic and appropriate goals and objectives, and design and implement a program for each student.
• Ability to plan and conduct a system of continuous evaluation of each student’s progress.
• Ability to maintain suitable classroom control.
• Ability to maintain suitable learning environment including appropriate planning and organization of classroom, and provide appropriate materials.
• 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:

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Facility to sit a desk, conference table or in meeting rooms of various configurations for extended periods of time.
• Facility and stamina to sit and stand alternately for up to 7 ½ hours.
• Physical strength and emotional stamina sufficient to maintain control of behaviorally disordered students.
• Facility to see and read lessons, books, rules, policies and other printed matter, with or without vision aids.
• Facility to hear and understand speech at normal room levels and to hear and understand speech on the telephone.
• Manual dexterity to operate a telephone, and operate audio-visual and other classroom equipment and teaching aids using both hands.
• 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.