What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Teacher position at THRIVE Academy?
Position Type:
Elementary Classroom Teacher - Alternative Setting
Description:
THRIVE Academy is a consortium of 28 member schools, serving as an alternative setting for students in grades K-12, and is a part of the Manson Northwest Webster Community School District. The North Central Consortium School serves students who are coping with the effects of trauma or challenging behavior, social, and emotional needs. We strive to provide a safe, positive, & caring environment through an inclusive, student-centered program of counseling, social skills training, and academics. The primary goal is to support the student in building the skills necessary to successfully transition back to their resident district.
THRIVE is currently accepting applications for a Full-Time Elementary Classroom Teacher. THRIVE offers a general education program with special education supports. There are many features of the program that allow students opportunities for academic, behavioral, & social-emotional growth while enrolled.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Primarily work with students K - 5th grade in a self-contained classroom of up to 7 students
- Teach a variety of subjects, including social skills
- Demonstrate the ability to enhance academic performance
- Demonstrate competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teaching position
- Demonstrate competence in planning and preparing for instruction
- Use strategies to deliver instruction that meets the multiple learning needs of students
- Use effective classroom management strategies
- Work collaboratively with other educational professionals
- Engage in professional growth
- Working with special education students with academic, behavioral, & social/emotional needs.
- Must have a solid knowledge base regarding various de-escalation strategies.
- Must have good communication skills, be flexible, and patient.
Certification Requirements: Will accept any of the following
- K-6 Elementary Classroom Teacher
- Instructional Strategist II (BD/LD)
- K-8 Instructional Strategist I (Mild/Moderate)
About the Manson NW Webster Community:
Manson Northwest Webster CSD is a school that spans Calhoun and Webster Counties. Manson offers a wide array of services including two grocery stores, a pharmacy, a medical clinic, a dentist, several mechanic garages, two gas stations, a chiropractor, a fitness/community center, a dance studio, a pool, a golf course, and a Dollar General. Main Street boasts two restaurants, a bar, several salons, and small businesses as well. Manson, and the surrounding communities that make up our school district, capture the essence of small town life and values, while still looking towards a future of growth and change.
In fact, the city of Manson is currently building a new youth sports center. Additionally, Manson hosts several events throughout the year, including a holiday festival at the MAC Center, Greater Crater Days in June (which includes a parade, games, contests, and a street dance), and a yearly chili cookoff. Just a short drive west is Twin Lakes, which offers great opportunities for kayaking or fishing along with some great trails for walking or bicycling. Twin Lakes also has a summer camp that has events throughout the year for all ages.
Manson Northwest Webster, or MNW, just like its surrounding communities, encapsulates what makes a small school so special like small class sizes, dedicated teachers who have freedom over their content, supportive administrators, and community support. We know the past few years have been tough, and we've all seen some great educators leave, but at MNW, you'll find a welcoming staff that works together and provides the support you may not find at other schools. Contact one of our administrators or take a trip down our Main Street and see for yourself and see why MNW is the right choice.