Position Overview

Panther Academy is the Woodland Park School District alternative secondary education site (7th-12th grade).  It is a complimentary educational program to the Woodland Park Jr./Sr. High School.  The Panther Academy operates with a creative curriculum delivery system.  The district seeks an educator who can connect professionally with students that struggle in the traditional school setting and will be part of a team of three teachers.     

Salary

• Compensation is $43,051 - $58,000 commensurate with experience
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Hours per Day: 8 hour(s) per day
• Number of Days per Year: 177
• Benefits Eligibility: PERA contribution, Medical, Dental, Group Life, Short-Term Disability, Vision (Optional)

Essential Functions

• Assist teachers, parents and students in resolving non-academic student issues in the school, such as behavioral problems.
• Maintains records of any student disciplinary actions taken in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and District policies.
• Confers with parents, teachers, support services personnel and students on matters of discipline and problem solving.
• Provides mentoring services to students and consultation services to parents.
• Reports to administrators, teachers, school attendance staff, parents, and students relative to issues affecting student performance.
• Recommends appropriate programs for students to assist them with behavioral problems.
• Instructs and advises students regarding their responsibility to adhere to school rules and policies, to foster a safe school environment, and to respect other individuals and property.
• Assists in arranging for appropriate tutorial instruction related to assigned academic work.
• Arranges meetings as directed with students, parents, teachers, and administrators regarding disciplinary problems in school.
• Counsels individual students as needed and makes appropriate referrals for testing, guidance or other services.
• Coordinates with community and government agencies relating to drug and alcohol abuse, truancy, and other conduct.
• Assists in developing policies and practices to assure building security and safety.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned.

                Note:  The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

 Communication:

1)  Assists with the process for the presentation of any school building level curriculum/instructional issues presented to the Board of Education.

2)  Assists with the development and implementation programs to increase parents and community members' understanding of school building level curriculum and instructional evaluation.

3)  Assists in development and implementation of building vision. 

Desired Qualities:

• Leadership: Coaches, mentors, and challenges others to excel despite obstacles and challenging situations..
• Innovative Problem-Solving: Approaches work with a sense of possibility and sees challenges as opportunities for creative problem solving; takes initiative to explore issues and find potential innovative solutions.
• Adaptability: Excels in constantly changing environments and adapts flexibly in shifting projects or priorities to meet the needs of a dynamic transformation effort; comfortable with ambiguity and non-routine situations.
• Teamwork: Increases the effectiveness of surrounding teams through collaboration, constant learning and supporting others; sensitive to diversity in all its forms; respects and is committed to learning from others
• Dependability: Does whatever it takes to consistently deliver with high quality under tight deadlines; successfully manages own projects through strong organization, detailed work plans, and balancing of multiple priorities.
• Communication and Customer Service Skills: Communicates clearly and compellingly with diverse stakeholders in both oral and written forms; anticipates and responds to customer needs in a high-quality and courteous manner.

Qualifications:

• Experience serving students with unique needs

Education: CDE license or ability to obtain one.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university