K-2 Elementary (1st Grade) Teacher - GLA SW

Global Leadership Academy•Philadelphia, PA

7d•$50,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Global Leadership Academy Charter School is seeking a passionate and creative global educator for a culturally rich environment. The school redefines public education by viewing education as liberation and is committed to closing the achievement gap through exposure, access, and opportunity. With a groundbreaking school design, they empower scholars to take ownership of their learning and compete on local, national, and international stages. Teachers are responsible for providing direct instruction, developing lesson plans and curriculum, and demonstrating strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Requirements

A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree
Ability and willingness to work an extended schedule
Proven ability to work well with children, adults and parents
Demonstrated ability to analyze raw data and develop goals for students
Experience working with a diverse population including low to moderate-income families.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties required
Modification and Accommodation Implementation
Conflict resolution skills
School policies and procedures
State and Federal rules and regulations
Demonstrate an understanding, patient and receptive attitude toward scholars
Establish and accurately maintain a variety of files and record keeping systems
Communicate effectively orally and in writing
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
Perform a variety of clerical functions
Deal with sensitive material in a confidential manner
Establish and maintain co-operative relationships with those contacted during the performance of required duties, including school personnel, students, parents and the community
Maintain regular attendance
Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing.
Teach personal development skills such as goal setting, independence, and self-advocacy
Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of handicapping conditions
Ability to prepare lesson plans and organize a meaningful instructional program
Modify the general education curriculum for special-needs students, based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies
Ability to evaluate critically the educational achievements of students and to give assignments according to their interests and ability
Demonstrate the ability to exercise patience, caring and concern in new and sometimes stressful situations
Obtain a Fingerprint Clearance and Background Check prior to starting employment.

Nice To Haves

preferably a Master's Degree in the human services field

Responsibilities

Work with students in small groups and large groups
Collaborates daily in regards to student progress
Acts as a resource person to teachers, scholars and parents
Consults with school administrators, parents and other interested parties in the development and implementation of individual scholar plans
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence
Maintain accurate records
Identifying the educational needs of scholars and altering instruction to meet student needs
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems
Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement
Employ strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress, and to determine their priorities for their children
Administer standardized ability and achievement tests, and interpret results to determine students' strengths and areas of need
Other duties as assigned by CEO, Principal, or Special Education Director