High School ALE Teacher Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Essential Functions

Develops and administers highschool curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the c school system.
Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.
Provide a safe, nurturing, supportive, positive classroom environment that encourages student responsibility and learning progress.
Develop differentiated lessons/instruction appropriate for students enrolled in the alternative school setting including small group, whole group, and one-on-one.
Assists in the development and implementation of an individual education plan for students.
Plans engaging daily classroom instructional activities.
Administers student assessments to ascertain academic needs and progress of students enrolled in an alternative setting.
Works collaboratively with school and counselors, teachers, administrators, parents and related service providers on student individualized educational plan to include lessons that address the student's behavioral needs.
Prepares lesson plans to correlate with student needs.
Maintains student records and files in a confidential manner.
Keeps accurate documentation regarding student progress, needs, and strengths.
Keeps accurate daily student attendance.
Communicates with parents, teachers, administrators, and related service providers consistently in order to positively affect student success.
Actively researches best practices and training for alternative learning educators.
Submits all reports, forms, records and data as requested by Gateway Administrator.
Attends workshops and professional development courses.
Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism and ethics, working cooperatively with the Board, the Superintendent, administrators, certificated and non-certificated personnel, parents, and students.
Attends meetings, events, and training as required by Gateway Administrator.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Gateway Administrator.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the School Principal and other Central Office Administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
Knowledge of highschool curriculum and concepts.
Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
Ability to organize and coordinate work.
Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments.

Certification/License

Arkansas State Certification as a Teacher; Multiple secondary licensure areas preferred
Arkansas State Certification in the appropriate grade level preferred.
Additional license areas including Special Education and/or English as a Second Language (ESL) preferred.

Education

Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university

Experience

Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level is a plus.

FLSA Status

Exempt

Bentonville Schools

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