Summary
Description
Minimum Qualifications Required:
Education:  Bachelor's degree or higher
Experience:  3 or more years classroom experience preferred
Certification:  Valid local state teaching certificate in assigned content area
Background: Clear FBI background check
Language: Strong verbal and writing skills in English
Job Duties
Program Coordination
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Advise parents and provide information regarding special education and related service provisions. 
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Collaborate with Title 1 Teachers and MLL Teachers to ensure special services cohesion and fidelity. 
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Serve as a consultant to teachers in matters of classroom management, teaching methods, and general school procedures. 
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Attend IEP meetings as needed. 
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Monitor the implementation of all IEP services. 
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Monitor contract personnel as needed for the provision of psychological services, speech therapy services, occupational therapy, physical therapy and related services. 
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Coordinate student testing and ensure necessary accommodations are implemented. 
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Ensure faculty and staff are well versed in all requirements to implement student IEP and 504 Plans. 
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Support teachers in the intervention process by being a resource to provide research-based academic and social intervention information. 
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In conjunction with the school leaders, support student behavior plans, ensure consistent follow-through, collaborate to problem solve student transitions, behavioral concerns and social anxieties, and coordinate classroom meetings. 
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Coordinate speech, occupational and physical therapy schedules and information sharing. 
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Support school-wide vision and hearing screenings with licensed public health nurses. 
Classroom Instruction
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Instructs students in English language development
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Collaborates with classroom teachers and specialists to ensure achievement of MLLs across content areas.
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Creates a classroom environment that cultivates learning, engages the interests of the students, and allows them to perform at their very best. 
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Utilizes academically rigorous lessons, unit plans, rubrics and assessments aligned to Athlos’ 3 foundational pillars of a Prepared Mind, Healthy Body, and Performance Character. 
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Plans, prepares, and delivers instruction that engages students and ensures student growth and achievement in accordance with grade level standards. 
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Uses data to inform instructional decisions including summative and interim assessments and daily formative assessments.
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Differentiates instruction based on individual needs, learning style, and abilities. 
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Familiar with and teaches in alignment with The State Instructional Standards for the assigned Grade and or Subject
Classroom and School Culture
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Communicates a deep belief that all students can learn, and belong, in the classroom. 
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Consistently implements school-wide management policies. 
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Creates a positive learning environment by developing classroom rules, systems, and procedures.
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Holds high expectations for student behavior at all times. 
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Develops positive relationships with students, families, teachers, staff, and community members. 
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Creates a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all students, families, teachers, staff, and community members. 
Communication
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Communicates professionally with parent/guardians and the community. 
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Communicates student progress with parent/guardians regularly.
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Communicates regularly with school leadership and other faculty to maximize effective instructional activities. 
Professionalism
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Models the Athlos culture. 
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Implements school policies.
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Tracks student attendance, behavioral issues, and classroom events. 
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Participates in regular school-wide and individual professional development including professional learning communities. 
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Pursues ambitious professional development goals and student learning targets.
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Actively participates in critical school events, including staff meetings, open houses, parent teacher conferences and more. 
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Gives and receives positive and constructive feedback from colleagues. 
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Honors schedules and deadlines. 
Other duties as assigned. 
Please submit a resume to: schoolcareers@athlosacademies.org.
