PURPOSE STATEMENT

These centers focus on high school students who have not been successful in a traditional classroom setting. Through one-on-one instruction, teachers guide and encourage students through the process of making positive choices about their education so they can become successful students and productive citizens.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all the duties and responsibilities performed by this position.

• Operates with general direction from the program administrator and functions as an integral part of the Gary Community School Corporation ALOP team in supporting and implementing Gary Community School Corporation initiatives.

• Supports the program administrator in decision regarding the operation of the program and is an active and productive member of the site team.

• Plans, organizes and implements appropriate instructional practices and strategies, specifically those endorsed by the Gary Community School Corporation, in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

• Effectively uses curricular resources and delivery methods to promote student achievement and foster student engagement in the learning process.

• Fosters a safe learning environment for all students and follows guidelines for addressing/reporting issues and incidents.

• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective working environment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Students.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge of:

• Relevant technology.

• Curriculum, content areas and instruction.

• Computer assisted instruction, teacher led instruction and small group collaboration.

Skill in:

• Using a computer and related software applications.

• Using modern office equipment.

• Working with students with diverse needs.

• Oral and written communication, instruction, curriculum, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, decision making and organization.

   

Ability to:

• Know and understand state and/or national content standards.

• Be flexible and adapt to changing priorities and new initiatives.

• Prioritize so that deadlines are met.

   

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution.  Must meet professional teacher education requirements of the State of Indiana. Must have relevant teaching experience. Must have strong motivational skills.

CERTIFICATION

Valid secondary teacher certification in a core subject.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sedentary Work:  Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.  Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.  Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

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.

Required Testing                                                    Certificates & Licenses

Continuing Educ./Training                                   Clearances