Alternative School Teacher

Applitrack; Folkston (GA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Charlton County School District in Folkston, GA seeks a teacher to facilitate computer-based instruction and meet the educational needs of students, focusing on science and differentiated instruction.

Responsibilities include maintaining a safe learning environment, ongoing assessment, aligning with district policies, coordinating with staff, ordering supplies, administering tests, and accepting coaching duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education applicable to the teaching assignment.
• Hold or be eligible for a Georgia teaching certificate in a core content area.
• Successful prior teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes a safe, conducive environment for individual and small-group instruction.
• Conducts ongoing assessments and differentiates instruction.
• Ensures student conduct meets school and district standards.
• Collaborates with grade-level colleagues and participates in meetings.
• Requisitions books and supplies; maintains inventory.
• Administers standardized tests according to district programs.
• Accepts coaching and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Data analysis

Communication with students/parents

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Georgia teaching certificate eligibility

Job description

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, facilitates computer-based instruction for assigned classes to ensure the educational needs of each student are being met to develop students' skills and competence in content areas.

Essential Professional Responsibilities

• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual students' needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to 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, maintains inventory records, and ensures equipment is in good working order.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
• Candidate must be willing to accept coaching duties.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of a wide range of science subject areas, including general science, earth science, biology, physiology, chemistry, physics, and other related areas (e.g., mathematics).
• 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 systems 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 about performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

MinimumQualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an education discipline applicable to the teaching assignment.
• Hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia certificate in a core content area.

Experience:

• Successful prior teaching experience preferred.

Important Note: Candidates selected for an interview by thehiring principal will need to provide the following:

• Current and most recent supervisor's name and contact information
• Two letters of recommendation OR two Applicant Recommendation Forms(from current & previous supervisors)
• Complete historyof teaching experience

Charlton County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, sex, age, handicap, national origin, religion, or marital status in its educational programs, activities, hiring or promotional practices.