General Education Teacher - English Language Arts

Lionsgate Academy specializes in educating students living with Autism and other learning differences and offers more than a typical school.

THIS POSITION:

Grades 7-12, block schedule, with 8-15 students/class

OUR STAFF:

Collaborate daily with team members

Have full benefit options including medical, vision, disability, HSA, FSA, 403b and free dental

80 hours Paid Time Off in the school year

Are passionate about the work they do in a fun and rewarding environment

Receive mentor support  

Have summers off and the opportunity to work Extended School Year (summer school)

We offer:

$37,500 - $70,000 depending on education and experience

POSITION PURPOSE

The English Language Arts Teacher is responsible for providing support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students’ parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress. This position may teach another elective class within the licensure scope as assigned by the Principal.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop lesson plans for grades 7 through grades 12 that ensure the attainment of state/district and/or national learning standards and the additional learning standards set forth in the charter, support individual learning plans, and multiple learning styles

• Attend Individual Education Plan Team meetings with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and professionals to develop, designed, and promote students’ educational, physical, and social development 

• Work with other staff members in implementing accommodations and modifications

• Engage in effective and appropriate classroom management by providing an inviting, exciting, innovative, and challenging learning environment

• Involve families in the education process 

• Maintain positive, professional relationships and use appropriate verbal, nonverbal and written communication with all individuals

• Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on students as required by law, policies, and administrative regulations

• Maintain digital course outlines and other documents as requested by the Principal/Curriculum Coordinator

• Participates in professional growth activities including conferences, workshops, coursework, training, committees, etc.

• Regular, prompt attendance

OTHER POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with a team on developing, re-examining, revising and implementing an integrated and differentiated curriculum with integrated projects

• Complete IEP reporting forms and other student forms in a timely manner

• Work on committees and participate in the governance and development of the school 

• Explores, disseminates and applies knowledge and information about new or improved methods of instruction and related issues 

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES

• Experience in differentiation, using creative teaching techniques from project–based to direct-instruction in developing personalized learning plans for each student

• Entrepreneurial, innovative and flexible traits that will thrive in a new learning environment 

• Experienced in the instruction of students with varied learning styles and levels of mastery 

• Demonstrated ability to work well with families 

• Ability to work effectively as a team member 

• Willingness to be held accountable for student results