Alternative Education Teacher-"Bridges" (2023-2024 School Year)

TITLE: Alternative Education Teacher (Middle School-"BRIDGES")
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Works under the general direction of building administrators and provides student supervision and instruction in an alternative classroom setting; including management of student behavior; instruction across content areas; record keeping; and classroom organization.
QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Hold the minimum of Bachelor's Degree in education, counseling, and/or social work
2. Licensure by the Virginia Department of Education is preferred
3. Be at least 21 years of age
4. Have good physical and emotional health
5. Possess good character and leadership qualities
6. Ability to work independently; with minimal supervision

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides supervision of students needing an alternate setting during the school day
2. Plans instruction for individual students or small groups of students in collaboration with content specialists across grades 6-8
3. Assists the teachers at Kate Collins in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities
4. Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes
5. Distributes and collects student work and other materials for instruction
6. Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up
7. Assists or administer student assessments as directed
8. Alerts the building administrator and classroom teachers to any problem or special information about an individual student
9. Maintains ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students
10. Participants in in-service training programs, as assigned
11. Assists or administer student assessments as directed
12. Perform other duties as assigned by the building administrators

REPORTS TO: Building Administrators
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (any one position may not include all of the listed duties nor do all of the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions within this classification.)
Student Assistance
Carries out behavior management techniques according to discipline plans; monitors daily behaviors to maintain classroom order; redirects negative behaviors and reinforces appropriate behaviors for classroom safety; and monitors students during assigned duty times.
Record Keeping
Maintains accurate records and reports of student progress; follow-through with daily and weekly lesson plans and student assignments; operates computer for documents, record keeping, and student curriculum access; provides input for student program planning.
Staff Assistance/Interaction
Follows daily instructional schedule; assists in directing substitutes and other support staff on classroom processes; assists in the preparation of all necessary materials for lessons and conducts one-on-one and small group instruction in academic areas; and assists in the administration of assessments.
Integration/Inclusion
Prepares materials necessary for the classroom; reinforces proper behaviors while in the classroom; works cooperatively with a wide variety of students and staff in various settings; adapts tools/materials necessary to perform class activities; accompanies students to class and monitors students' behaviors
Safety
Maintains a safe and healthy class environment; keeps toxins and medications out of reach and locked; uses safety procedures in operating equipment; inspects equipment and monitors for minor repairs
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Duties performed typically in school settings to include: school office, classroom, gym, cafeteria, auditorium, and recreational areas. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting, up to approximately 30 pounds, and occasional lifting of equipment and/or materials weighing up to approximately 40 pounds may be required. Other limited physical activities are required. Occasional travel with students on field trips may be necessary. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise and hazards. Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required. Regular contact with special needs children is necessary. Regular contact with staff members, students, parents, and community members is required. Frequent contact with parents by phone and in person is necessary. Occasional contact with medical professionals may be required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and work year to be established by the Board.
Teacher Salary Scale
200 day / 7.5 hours per day.
FLSA Status: Exempt
EVALUATION: The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board policy on Personnel Evaluation.