Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW
1. Provide vision for the domain area of expertise and advocate for its implementation and execution.
2. Develop innovative units of study for domain area of expertise that incorporate the academic standards and scope & sequence provided in the domain area portfolio with the other core teachers.
3. Model appreciation of the domain among all TACT students, faculty, and programs.
4. Provide coaching and positive behavior supports.
5. Contribute to any communications - newsletter, website, marketing materials, etc.
6. Attend and participate in workshops, camps, mobile classes and events as deemed necessary by Directors.
7. Uphold the mission, vison and values of TACT.
8. Support transition services.
9. Compile, communicate and provide updates, reports and data entry when requested by Directors.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Classroom Teaching
1. Co-Teach/assist with assigned classes.
2. Exhibit mastery and enthusiasm for the assigned area of expertise and classes.
3. Coordinate with lead teachers and implement an appropriately focused and balanced curriculum for each student which adheres to the school's curriculum and standards.
4. Prepare and develop activities, materials and lessons to meet the learning objectives (skills and content) of the curriculum and standards.
5. Develop and maintain a well-managed classroom where students are engaged, consistently challenged, and supported. Classroom policies should be consistent with school policies.
6. Help maintain a clean, neat and presentable classroom.
7. Engage families in their children's education and to communicate regularly and effectively with students and families.
8. Effectively utilize best practices in educational pedagogy and in TACT’s trades/ autism philosophy.
9. Demonstrate knowledge in the area of autism and classroom support.
10. Work with SPED Coordinator to meet individual learning plan and IEP goals
11. Upholds and exhibits the values of TACT
12. Attentive to detail
13. Independence of action- employee is able to set and achieve goals independently, adhere to policies and procedures with limited guidance, although the managing director will provide overall direction & guidelines.
Curriculum and Assessment
1. Assist in the on-going development of the school’s curriculum and core performance standards and trade certifications.
2. Submit an annual Unit Pacing Plan to your Director.
3. Use assessment data to refine curriculum and instructional practices to help meet the school's performance standards and expectations.
4. Inform colleagues and Educational or Executive Director of any academic, behavioral, or personal difficulties that arises with students or families.
School Life
1. Reinforce the school’s core values and policies inside and outside of the classroom.
2. Participate in professional development sessions.
3. Devote the necessary time and energy required to master the craft of teaching.
4. To demonstrate initiative and provide evidence of your professional development towards becoming the best teacher you can be.
5. To be open to and enthusiastically involved in innovative approaches to teaching, feedback from colleagues and school administration.
6. Actively seek out growth opportunities that align with TACT’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Participate actively in the school’s faculty meetings, team and department meetings.
2. Arrive at TACT by 8:30 a.m. for the morning planning and stay until 4:00 p.m. or until daily responsibilities are fulfilled.
3. Be punctual to all professional obligations.
4. Conduct oneself and dress in a professional manner.
5. Complete all other responsibilities deemed appropriate by your Directors to help the school achieve its goals.
6. Manage budgeted dollars allocated to classroom expenditures via a purchase card.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
1. Expertise in or related to the domain area
2. 2+ years of experience as lead classroom teacher or equivalent experience.
3. Experience with individualized and differentiated instruction.
4. Excellent organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
5. Experience with use of personal computer and educational technology.
6. Demonstrate a relentless drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of school.
7. Model the school’s Core Values with colleagues, students, parents, and larger community.
8. Reinforce the school’s Core values, guiding philosophy, rules, and school spirit consistently throughout the school environment and support and hold accountable colleagues in doing the same.
9. Grant permission for a criminal background check.
10. Colorado Career Technical Education or general teaching license is preferred. Teaching licensure can be obtained after hire when special circumstances exist.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
1.Environment: Work is performed primarily in a classroom environment with client and staff contact and frequent interruptions.
2. Physical: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the key duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform critical tasks.
3. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a classroom, light industrial and office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate (up to 20 pounds) amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fire coordination including use of a computer keyboard; may be required to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Mission: To create opportunities for people with barriers to economic well-being.
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