FLACS III - Academic Intervention Services (AIS) Teacher 26-27

Family Life Academy Charter Schools•New York, NY

10d•$58,887 - $104,365•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the principal, the Academic Intervention Services (AIS) Teacher uses subject-matter knowledge to plan and deliver interventions that support the growth and achievement of at-risk students in grades K–5. The teacher supervises students and develops and facilitates rigorous, standards-based instruction, including small-group support for students with identified instructional gaps, to help them master state standards and meet academic goals. Instruction is responsive to students’ diverse learning needs, strengths, interests, and experiences. The teacher also works with school leaders and administrators to implement school procedures and policies and communicates with parents, guardians, and caregivers. Family Life Academy Charter School (FLACS) is a nonprofit network of high-performing charter schools in the South Bronx. Its K–12 schools work with the Latino Pastoral Action Center and parents to empower students to excel academically, take responsibility for their learning, and affirm human values. FLACS seeks educators who value collaboration, academic excellence, student leadership, safe and caring schools, and embedded professional development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least two years of prior satisfactory teaching experience.
New York State Teaching Certification in one of the following: Childhood Education (grades 1–6); Early Childhood Education (birth–grade 2); Literacy (birth–grade 6); Students with Disabilities (birth–grade 2); or Students with Disabilities (grades 1–6).
Clearance for fingerprinting and a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate knowledge of grade-level curricula and engage students across content areas.
Plan, prepare, and facilitate systematic, appropriately intensive assistance for children who are at risk of or already underperforming relative to grade- or age-level standards; differentiate instruction for students’ individual needs.
Participate in child study meetings and the Response to Intervention identification process.
Establish a culture of learning through rigorous, standards-based curricula that supports mastery of state standards and readiness for middle and high school.
Integrate literacy skills across math, science, and social studies, including vocabulary development and reading, writing, speaking, and listening standards.
Integrate technology into the curriculum and classroom.
Design and implement assessments that measure progress toward academic standards.
Use assessment data to refine curriculum and instructional practices and support data-driven decision-making to close the achievement gap.
Create a respectful, caring, orderly classroom and school environment that nurtures each student’s needs.
Participate in collaborative curriculum work, professional development, professional learning communities, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions.
Learn students’ strengths and areas of challenge and communicate effectively with parents.
Uphold the FLACS mission, core beliefs, and educational philosophy.
Reflect on practice, respond to critical feedback, and work to improve instructional effectiveness.
Maintain high expectations for students and for oneself as an educator.
Demonstrate self-motivation and willingness to work as a team member.