American Sign Language Teacher

LIONSGATE ACADEMY•Minnetonka, MN

9d•$37,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The ASL Teacher is responsible for providing support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas. This includes developing lesson plans, delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines, and collaborating with other teachers, professional staff, and administrators to address instructional and classroom issues. The teacher will also respond to inquiries from parents or guardians regarding the instructional program and student progress. This position may also teach another elective class within the licensure scope as assigned by the Principal.

Requirements

Possession of a valid Minnesota Teaching License in the appropriate licensure area through Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB).
Ability to operate a computer and the software necessary to complete required job tasks.
Experience in differentiation, using creative teaching techniques from project–based to direct-instruction in developing personalized learning plans for each student.
Entrepreneurial, innovative and flexible traits that will thrive in a new learning environment.
Experienced in the instruction of students with varied learning styles and levels of mastery.
Demonstrated ability to work well with families.
Ability to work effectively as a team member.
Willingness to be held accountable for student results.
Ability to evaluate tests and measurements of achievement.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret data or regulations.
Ability to write reports and professional correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors, co-workers, families, and students.

Nice To Haves

If not currently or appropriately licensed, must be willing and eligible to apply for and receive an Out of Field Permission or Tier 1 or Tier 2 Teaching License.
Classroom teaching and teaming experience with special education and regular education service teams.
Experience and/or expertise with students on the Autism spectrum.

Responsibilities

Develop lesson plans for grades 7 through 12 that ensure the attainment of state/district and/or national learning standards and the additional learning standards set forth in the charter, support individual learning plans, and multiple learning styles.
Attend Individual Education Plan Team meetings with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and professionals to develop, design, and promote students’ educational, physical, and social development.
Work with other staff members in implementing accommodations and modifications.
Engage in effective and appropriate classroom management by providing an inviting, exciting, innovative, and challenging learning environment.
Involve families in the education process.
Maintain positive, professional relationships and use appropriate verbal, nonverbal and written communication with all individuals.
Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on students as required by law, policies, and administrative regulations.
Maintain digital course outlines and other documents as requested by the Principal/Curriculum Coordinator.
Participate in professional growth activities including conferences, workshops, coursework, trainings, committees, etc.
Regular, prompt attendance.
Work with a team on developing, re-examining, revising and implementing an integrated and differentiated curriculum with integrated projects and use of universal language.
Complete IEP reporting forms and other student forms in a timely manner.
Work on committees and participate in the governance and development of the school.
Explore, disseminate and apply knowledge and information about new or improved methods of instruction and related issues.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.