Lower School Associate Teacher

Groves Learning Organization•Saint Louis, MN

2d•$43,000 - $54,000

About The Position

The Lower School Associate Teacher position is responsible for supporting the Lower School Teacher to foster a nurturing, engaging, and inclusive learning environment for all students. Using the academy's mission and vision to guide their work, the Lower School Associate Teacher will support the Lower School Teacher to create lesson plans, provide instruction, and structure learning environments based on research, best practices, and data supporting students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and ADHD. This position is an integral part of the Lower School team and needs to be able to foster and support a collaborative environment, as well as be able to communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and families.

Requirements

A BA/BS degree in education is required.
An intuitive teaching ability and the adaptability to serve students with diverse needs.
Able to be adaptable to changing circumstances.
Creativity and the ability to generate new ideas from a unique perspective.
Knowledge of and sensitivity to the special needs of students.
Able to treat each student with respect, fairness, flexibility, and in a professional manner.
Demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development and modeling inclusive behaviors.
Able to use appropriate technology, including MS Office software (Word and Excel), Google Suite, Internet, communication systems, online grading systems, and assistive technology.
Able to select and use training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when teaching new things.
Able to clearly and effectively communicate information and ideas in writing, verbally, and using a variety of media so that students will understand.
Able to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words, written material, multimedia, and audiovisual sources.
Understand and maintain the confidential nature of student, organization, and employee information, and in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Hear, speak, and effectively verbally communicate in the English language, including following oral and written instructions, in order to communicate with people inside and outside the organization.
Sit at a desk for extended periods of time and perform long hours of work sitting at a computer.
Stand or sit for extended periods of time and perform long hours of work teaching in the classroom.
Apply manual dexterity and visual acuity for computer keyboarding and office equipment use, and review detailed reports and information.
Move around the school, office area, playground, and field trip locations repeatedly throughout the day

Nice To Haves

Training and Licensure in Special Education are desirable.
Experience working with LD/ADHD students preferred.
Training in Orton-Gillingham, Wilson Language Programs preferred.
Experience teaching a structured literacy program preferred
Classroom/resource room experience with grades 2-6 preferred

Responsibilities

Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding children as a priority.
Supports the lead teacher in delivering research-based, individualized (direct instruction) teaching for each student, focused on outcomes.
Designing and adapting (direct) instruction to meet a range of student learning needs and interests, encouraging students' creative expression, incorporating student interests and passions, and developing critical thinking skills.
Assists with lesson planning and preparing learning activities for a balanced program of (direct)instruction and demonstration.
Supervises students and manages the classroom when the lead teacher is not present.
Provides student support within the classroom.
Actively contributes to creating an environment and culture in the classroom that engages students and helps them learn more effectively.
Implements key components of a Groves Academy education, such as strong relationship development with students, knowledge of the student learning profiles, evidence-based decision-making, and differentiation.
Communicates with parents on a regular basis by email or phone, conferences, and progress report writing with the support and guidance of the lead teacher.
Participates in professional development opportunities.
Upholds the Characteristics of Teacher Excellence at Groves Academy.
Provides timely information to supervisors, co-workers, and parents by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Attends annual training sessions as required.
Performs miscellaneous projects and completes various tasks as requested by Division Directors