FLSA: Exempt

Department: Transition Classrooms

Reports To: Supervisor and/or Director of Transition Classrooms

SUMMARY

The Teacher-Transition Classrooms provides instruction to all students enrolled in the program.   Responsibilities include preparation of academic materials, instruction in a classroom setting, and evaluation of student performance.  The Teacher utilizes specific district curriculum and adapts content to provide instruction to multiple grades. 

In addition to the details and requirements for the employee listed below, Laurel Life expects the employee be committed to incorporating principles of trauma informed care in all areas of service delivery.  Commitment to these principles in trauma treatment will be required through attendance in trainings and use of identified evidence based practices.  Trauma informed care includes cultural sensitivity and emphasizes a safe and respectful environment for all clients and staff.  The Teacher understands, communicates, reinforces the organization's core values and mission, and assists the organization in striving to achieve its vision, mission and goals. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Meets or exceeds proficiency in Laurel Life teaching performance clusters. 

2.Provide individualized and group instruction based on district curriculum in certified subject areas. Lessons will be adapted to address the academic and social-emotional needs of the students.

3.Monitor student online coursework in district online curriculum. (Secondary)

4.Provide opportunities for students to apply, practice, and demonstrate knowledge and skills learned.

5.Use a variety of teaching resources to facilitate learning such as curriculum materials, technology, supplemental printed materials, field trips and guest speakers.

6.Provide opportunities for students to work independently in small groups and in large groups as appropriate.  Use a variety of teaching methods such as demonstration, direct instruction, student-initiated work, group work, questioning and independent exploration. 

7. Adhere to student IEP's, SDI's and 504 Plans.

8.Provide documentation on students' academic and behavior performance in accordance with district grading guidelines and timelines. 

9.Supervise students in all related student activities and provide positive, assertive interventions through strong classroom management strategies. 

10.Ability to de-escalate students in order to maintain safety in the classroom. 

11.Work as a positive team member supporting the team's mission and goals, consistently working in a trusting and cooperative manner with fellow team members and supporting the team's common operating approach. 

12.Accepts professional responsibility and serves as a role model for positive, pro-social behavior; modeling respect, responsibility, integrity, empathy, impulse control, emotional self-awareness, and professional boundaries.

13.Demonstrates commitment to professional growth by attending all required meetings, trainings and organizational trainings.  Must maintain active PA teaching certification. 

14.Candidate will have to successfully complete and maintain certification of ESPI training. ESPI techniques are only used in compliance with Folium, Inc. policy and procedure and within guidelines established by third-party experts in the proper and legal use of ESPI.

15.May perform other special projects or duties as requested by the Team Leader, Clinical Leader, Supervisor, Regional Director, Managing Director, Chief Operations Officer or Chief Executive Officer.

SKILLS

Be able to develop and implement effective group and individualized education programs. Be able to provide a learning atmosphere that incorporates resiliency and trauma strategies. Good interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to develop effective and meaningful relationships with students.  Must be able to remain calm in a crisis situation, identify underlying causes of problem situations, resolve conflicts, and de-escalate potentially explosive situations.  Must be a team player.  Must be able to effectively manage student's behavior in various social setting.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: 

1.Completion of general educational courses as would be needed to obtain a Bachelor's degree in an Academic study. 

2.Valid PA Teaching Certificate (PK-4, K-6, 4-8, 7-12) 

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work setting is a normal school building or similar facility.  Working conditions during recreational programs may involve manual physical activities.  Clientele may at times be verbally or physically abusive.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

This job description is not intended to be a contract of employment with the employee. The employee covered by this job description is an at-will employee of Laurel Life.