Classroom Teacher

Eckerd Connects•Reidsville, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We have a position for you! Come work in a highly supportive family like rural setting and work with smaller student body sizes than traditional public schools as a Classroom Teacher for our Boys Residential Academy located in Yanceyville, NC. Make more than a Living, Make a Difference.

Requirements

Must meet NC state teacher certification eligibility requirements.
Bachelor’s degree, from an accredited College or University, required.
Ability to restrain youth in accordance with approved techniques.
Must be free of communicable diseases as defined by the appropriate state and to the extent that data is attainable under federal law.
Must be able to meet requirements for Eckerd’s Auto Insurance and be able to drive for business purposes.
Must have and maintain an appropriate and valid state driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Prefer state certification in all core subject areas taught.
Prefer endorsement/certification in one or more of these areas: Reading, ESOL, and special education.
Must maintain appropriate certification to meet Highly Qualified requirements for assigned classes.
Must acquire certifications NLT 6 months after employment.
2+ years successful teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct special education instruction to identified students.
Plan, prepare, deliver, and/or direct instructional activities that actively engage students in meaningful and relevant learning experiences, including opportunities for them to explore application of higher-order thinking skills and to investigate new approaches to applying their learning.
Design and use various instructional strategies, innovations, and activities that are research based, reflective of best practice, and compatible with the total program effort.
Differentiate instruction and educational programs and/or projects to meet students' special interests, learning styles, and identified level of academic achievement, intellectual and physical ability, and social and emotional functioning.
Maintain knowledge of and implement established curriculum based on clearly defined state standards.
Integrate subject matter through effective thematic development.
Provide vocational/career instruction, as required and a positive academic learning climate where students are encouraged to be productive learners and take pride in their work.
Participate in development, implementation, and revision of personal education plans for all program students, to include IEP’s, as required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Conduct standardized and diagnostic testing, as required; Monitor, document, and analyze student performance data, and use results to make decisions to improve outcomes.
Provide input into ordering necessary instructional materials, supplies and equipment in sufficient numbers to support the educational program and implement its plans for improvement.
Maintain secure, accurate and complete student record keeping system that monitors student progress, to include a current, up-to-date student work folder.
Participate in a continuous program of professional development that supports achievement of the programs improvement goals. Complete all training, in-service and staff development requirements as set forth by Eckerd and its’ contracting, licensing, accrediting and state teacher certification agencies.