Job Details
Job Location
North Charleston - North Charleston, SC
Position Type
Regular Full-Time
Salary Range
50,000.00 Salary
Job Shift
Job Category
Certificated
Description
LEARN4LIFE NORTH CHARLESTON
Full-Time, Monday - Friday; 7 : 30 AM - 4 : 30 PM
Compensation : Competitive compensation starting from $50,000
This position has a sign-on bonus.
Number of School Days : 196
Do you have a passion to work one-on-one with students and help them soar? As a teacher at Learn4Life High School - Charleston, you can encourage, challenge and help students grow in confidence and academics, and graduate high school - no matter their obstacle.
The Learn4Life High School Advantage
Our personalized learning model is what makes Learn4Life High School unique. Our students are at the center of our mission, which means that staff is unified and priorities are set to reach the best outcome for all students. Teachers can make a real difference in a student's life as they work one-on-one or through small group instruction to help them accomplish their individual goals. Some the other advantages we offer are :
- Our teachers have a smaller caseload of students - typically 40 students instead of 180.
- We offer teachers more support with two to three times the number of school counselors, free tutors for their students and labs that supplement their teaching.
- With the support of Lifelong Learning, an educational services organization, teachers receive all the tools / resources needed to do their job without any personal financial investment.
- We provide ongoing professional learning, continuing education (subsidized) and career advancement opportunities for teachers throughout the school year.
- Our teachers have a close relationship with and are supported by their area supervisor / leadership. We empower them to succeed.
- We offer holiday, vacation and seasonal breaks.
How You Will Make An Impact
The Teacher Position will plan, organize and implement an appropriate personalized instructional program in a learning environment that guides, supports, and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential, completion of diploma requirements and post-secondary transition plan. This Position will collaborate with other Instructional Staff and school personnel.
RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES : This list is illustrative only and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of tasks performed by this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Develop, review and regularly update personalized academic plans based on students transcripts, assessment data, career pathway planning (CTE), post-secondary goals, and progress towards those goalsCreate and maintain an effective learning environment by modeling positive and respectful behavior, upholding and supporting high academic expectations, and maintaining positive and professional relationships with colleagues, students and parentsMeet with students to provide one on one instruction and supportConduct effective student appointments; preparing for and delivering instruction, engaging students in goal setting, monitoring of progress and preparation for completion of graduation requirementsAssign appropriate courses of studyRefer students to core subject area teachers when necessaryEstablish and communicate learning objectives and content standards to be assessedPlan, prepare for and deliver instructional activities to facilitate learning experiencesProvide a variety of learning materials and resources to support independent learningIdentify and implement instructional strategies and resources to meet students varying needsEngage students in academic conversations that elicit critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communicationConnect instruction to real-world experiences and students post-secondary goalsRegularly check for understanding and provide clarifying and / or enrichment informationCarefully observe, review and evaluate student homework and tests to assess and monitor progressGrade course homework, projects, and testsProvide students with meaningful feedback to enhance learning and improve achievementEncourage and monitor the progress of individual studentsInstruct and monitor student progress in the use of online learning materials and technologyProvide appropriate accommodations, modifications and interventions for English Learners, students with 504 Plans, and Special Education studentsModel and guide students to develop strategies that foster independent learning skills such as, goal-setting, time management, and accessing / utilizing resourcesUse relevant technology to support instructionAdminister diagnostic assessments according to guidelines set forth by the Organization and siteRegularly communicate necessary information to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needsRefer students to support structures; tutors, intervention programs, labs, counselors, and other wrap around services as appropriateManage student behavior in the school by enforcing rules and disciplinary systems of the schoolPrepare for and facilitate positive parent conferencesKeep updated with developments in subject area curriculum, teaching resources and methodsMaintain accurate and complete records of student progress and developmentMonitor credit completion rates of studentsMonitor student attendanceClaim and report daily attendanceKeep student work folders neat and organizedClose out student folders in accordance to Organization / Charter procedures and guidelinesGenerate report cards in accordance to Organization / Charter procedures and guidelinesDocument and review student notes and parent / student contacts in Contact ManagerUpdate all necessary records accurately and timely as required by law, Organizational policies, school regulations, and independent auditorsCollaborate with colleagues to improve teaching practices through professional learning communities, student study teams, department meetings, and student retention meetingsParticipate in Professional Development opportunities as neededFollow established policies and procedures for reporting incidents (e.g., child abuse, substance abuse, harassment, and violence)Attend all required meetings and graduation ceremoniesAdministrative duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed from time to timeQualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC :
Thorough knowledge of State Teaching StandardsKnowledge of educational trends, research, and technology to support learningKnowledge of research-based instructional strategies necessary for effective instruction of all student populations, including students at-risk of academic failureAbility to differentiate instruction to meet diverse student learning needsAbility to work effectively with students, parents, staff members, and community representatives in providing a rigorous educational programAbility to work effectively with all racial, ethnic, linguistic, disability, and socioeconomic groupsAbility to communicate effectively including giving clear and concise instructions, using academic language, and appropriate level of delivery, and listening without bias and providing appropriate feedback / reinforcementAbility to compose and comprehend written communicationAbility to make independent judgementsAbility to meet deadlines and maintain accurate recordsCommitment to the education of all studentsPlanning and organizational skillsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or universityValid South Carolina Teaching Certificate or enrollment in a State approved educator preparation program and student teachingSkilled in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)TRAVEL : Ability to travel in performance of job duties is required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Mental Demands : high workflow management, high project coordination, high people engagementFinger Dexterity : using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers togetherTalking : especially where one must convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quicklyAverage Hearing : able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary informationAverage Visual Abilities : ordinary acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or operate machineryPhysical Strength : sedentary work. Sitting most of the time, and occasionally exerts up to 10 lbs. of force (almost all office jobs)Frequent multi-tasking, changing of task priorities, repetitious exacting work requiredWorking in a noisy, distracting environment with frequent deadline pressures