Alternative Learning Teacher 9-12

Morgan County Schools; Wartburg (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan County Schools is seeking an Alternative Learning Teacher for grades 9-12 in Wartburg, Tennessee. The role provides classroom instruction in an alternative education setting, reinforcing instruction for individuals and small groups, including implementing personal education plans and behavior plans to support student growth.

You will collaborate with counselors, teachers, and parents, develop state-aligned lesson plans, assess progress, and maintain confidential records to ensure a safe,

Qualifications

• Experience delivering instruction in an alternative education setting.
• Ability to implement individual education plans and behavior plans.
• Knowledge of state standards and assessment practices.
• Strong collaboration with counselors, teachers, and families.

Responsibilities

• Develops lessons aligned to state standards using engaging strategies.
• Maintains safe, supportive learning environments for individuals and small groups.
• Maintains confidential student records and progress notes.
• Administers assessments and tracks student progress.
• Collaborates with district staff and parents to support student needs.

Skills

Google GSuite

Differentiated instruction

Data analysis

Behavior management

Education laws

Communication with students/parents

Education

Bachelor's in Education

Master's in Education preferred

Tools

Google Classroom

Chromebooks/educational tech

Job description

Alternative Learning Teacher 9-12

Position Purpose

Under general supervision of the School Principal and the Director of Student Services, provide classroom instruction to students enrolled in an alternative education setting. Reinforce instruction to individual students and small groups in a variety of academic subjects and other learning activities, including implementing personal education plans and behavior plans. Teacher will utilize various behavioral strategies and alternative programs.

Essential Functions

• Develops lessons that meet state standards for the courses assigned using teaching strategies that have students engaged and actively using their school system-issued Chromebooks.
• 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 to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Provides supervision of students in educational settings.
• Provides small group instruction to students enrolled in an alternative school setting.
• Assists in the development and implementation of an individual education service plan for students.
• Plans daily classroom instructional activities.
• Administers student assessments to ascertain academic needs of students enrolled in an alternative setting.
• Works collaboratively with school and agency counselors, teachers, administrators, parents and related service providers in the overall educational plan for students 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, strengths, etc. (i.e. grades, observations, anecdotal records, other related data).
• Keeps daily student attendance.
• Communicates with parents, teachers, administrators, and related service providers on an as needed basis.
• Serves on various teams, committees on an as needed basis.
• Submits all reports, forms, records and data as requested by Principal and Director of Student Services.
• 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, parents, and administrators
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Performs other related work as required including the improvements to program as related to suspension alternatives.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the 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. Maybe issued a county-owned teacher Chromebook to use in this position.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Google GSuite of Apps including Google Classroom and other apps, extensions, and programs
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of child guidance principles and practices, intervention techniques and behavior management.
• 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 manage student behavior and interact within the educational environment.
• 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.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Certification/License:

• Active TNState Certification as a current Teaching License.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation

Education

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Masters Degree in related area preferred.

FSLA STATUS

Exempt