Certified - Gateway Academy Classroom Teacher at North Lawrence Community Schools

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Building Instructional Capacity

• Maintain a caring and patient approach
• Listen to and speak to students with respect and in a manner in which maintains integrity
• Guide Student behavior by modeling, providing them space to process, and offering support as needed
• Interact with all stakeholders in ways that support academic and behavioral objectives 
• Exhibit the ability to maintain awareness of what is happening in all parts of the classroom
• Participate in, assist facilitation and organization of, and monitor students during community involvement experiences

Planning & Professional Learning

• Interact in a positive manner with all building staff
• Accept direction willingly from building leadership
• Exhibit a desire and willingness to participate in continue learning and training opportunities relevant to Gateway Academy’s purpose and student growth
• Maintain the integrity of Gateway Academy at all times and within all venues

Student Support

• Remain positive when working with all students in an effort to build self-esteem and reach goals
• Model appropriate behavior and language encouraging positive peer interactions and empathy
• Maintain a clean and healthy learning environment
• Make an effort to be mindful of student needs beyond the classroom.  Work with the program director to assist students as needed. 
• Confidentiality is key at all times in order to promote student success and well-being.  Must be mindful of all communication including verbal and non-verbal messages, social media, texts, and email.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS REQUIRED

Educational Requirements

• Current Indiana Teaching License
• Valid Driver’s License
• Pass a background check
• New Hire Packet with Administration Building

Skills

& Knowledge

• Create a structured classroom environment
• Maintain daily student records and document as needed
• Collaborate with community partners to provide community involvement experiences for students (i.e. volunteering, job shadow opportunities, physical fitness, and mindfulness)
• Maintain frequent communication with parents of all assigned students
• Possess a willingness to assist students with academics by providing encouragement and structure as they work through online courses
• Be prompt, dependable, and maintain excellent attendance
• Oversee and engage support staff as directed by Administration

Experience

• Classroom experience is a plus
• Experience working with youth