General education teacher job description

It is more than a job; it's a calling. It is where passion meets purpose. ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC (New York City) provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities. At ADAPT, we are 3,000 strong, and it takes every one of us to empower the lives of the people we support. With care and great resources at hand, we know what it takes to help people live fuller, happier, healthier lives. Our employees show their commitment to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

SUMMARY

Under general direction, is responsible for conducting educational classes for special education preschool and school-age students Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) in accordance with the needs of the students and in accordance with the regulations and requirements of the applicable governmental and other regulatory agencies. Acts as team leader of each student’s team. The Teacher is responsible for supervising Teacher Assistants assigned to his/her team (class) orient; responsibly directs, and commends Teacher Assistants.
Employee is responsible for conducting educational classes for young students, ages 3-4 years old, in a Pre-k/3K classroom. Acts as team leader of each student’s team. Is responsible for supervising Teacher Assistants assigned to his/her team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of the Teacher will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Plans and conducts classes/activities adapted to needs of students.
• Implements and evaluates short and long-term goals and objectives.
• Participates in activities pertaining to student transitioning.
• Provides educational assessment and evaluation on students annually in all educational
domains.
• Prepares and adapts all individual and group lesson plans and materials, equipment and
furniture arrangement and necessary modifications of environment.
• Maintains records of daily attendance and progress. Writes periodic progress reports in accordance with best practice.
• Ensures that care is rendered to students with utmost regard for their personal
dignity, privacy and confidentiality.
• Participates in activities outside classroom where necessary i.e. gym, playroom, playground, community walks, etc.
• Attends regular staff meetings, including but not limited to team meetings, curriculum planning meetings, etc.

• Creates weekly lesson plans based on exploratory play and monthly school themes/units.

• Has regular communication with parents regarding student progress and general collaboration between school and home.

• Creates and facilitates toilet training schedules and strategies when necessary.

• Assists students on arrival and departure with their outer clothing as needed.

• Substitutes in another classroom as requested.

• Participates in in-service training programs as requested.

• Confers with director or other agency personnel regarding problems, questions and suggestions for programming or handling of students.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree in Education
• New York State Certification in Early Childhood Education or N-6 (for Day Care and UPK Teachers)
• Meet all additional NYS Certification requirements
• Must be available 8am-3:20pm Monday-Friday, year-round
• COVID-19 vaccine required

ADAPT Community Network is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and statuses are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

Pay Range: $35-$42/hour

St. Mary's County Public Schools has recently adopted a Teacher Candidate Assessment. Once you submit your application, you will receive an email to complete the Teacher Candidate Assessment as part of your application package.
EFFECTIVE: 2023 - 2024 School Year

NATURE OF WORK:

Provide instruction to students with a focus on academic achievement through a virtual or online platform. This is a professional position to meet the instructional needs of students participating in virtual instructional programs. This position will require individuals to be on-site at the Virtual Academy building to provide small group and/or 1-on-1 in-person instruction, meet with students and/or parents/guardians, and participate in planning for high-quality instruction and assessment. The Virtual Academy Teacher will provide instruction to students in grades 3-12, in various content areas.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Deliver academic instruction and assessments to students both virtually and in-person;
* Care for school property;
* Supervise student activities on school property;
* Communicate with parents/guardians, school staff, and colleagues; and
* Maintain student records in a confidential manner.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The teacher will work under the direction of the administration, supervisors, and coordinators. The teacher will provide instruction in various content areas. As part of the duties, the teacher will:

* Work collaboratively with all program staff;
* Prepare appropriate learning activities;
* Monitor and evaluate student progress;
* Maintain communication with administration, students, and parents/guardians as appropriate;
* Maintains confidentiality of student records and personal information;
* Maintain a safe and orderly environment for staff, students, and parents/guardians;
* Collect and maintain student data to include attendance and assessments; and
* Provide opportunities for students and parents/guardians to access, when needed, in-person and/or small-group instruction, office hours, and conferences.

QUALIFICATIONS

Possess a valid Maryland Educator Certificate in the grade level/content area to be taught or qualify for conditional certification issued by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE);

* Possess a Bachelor's degree, required; and
* Possess the ability to relate well to students, colleagues, parents, and the school community.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

Full-time ten-month position.

SALARY GRADE RANGE:

The salary for this EXEMPT position will be based on EASMC salary schedule (#1) for ten-month employees.

BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY: EASMC

The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all applicants, re-advertise and/or withdraw the positions.

The St. Mary's County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status or sexual orientation, religion, or disability in matters affecting employment or providing access to programs.

Job DescriptionAs a Special Education Teacher with The Menta Group, you will collaborate with the clinical staff and other members of the academic team in creating and implementing classroom interventions in order to meet the individual academic and social/emotional needs of the students.
Link to Apply Here: APPLY FOR THIS JOB. Hours 6:45 am-2:15 pm, M-F, following a 10-Month School Calendar. Sign-On Bonus for Certified Special Education Teachers. Tuition Reimbursement for General Education Teachers who wish to earn Special Education Teacher certification.

Responsibilities:



Teach all subjects in both remote (e-learning) and in-person classroom settings. Provide a differentiated learning environment. Work collaboratively with staff, including curriculum and clinical staff to yield positive results for the students. Gain support on-campus from other teachers, administrators, curriculum staff, clinical staff, and various support staff that are Menta employees Have the freedom and ability to personalize learning. Provide a social-emotional learning environment. Have a classroom size of around 10 students with paraprofessional support in the classroom.

Qualifications:



IL PEL (Professional Educator's License; out-of-state applicants will need to apply for IL certification) with LBS1 Certification or Other Teacher Certification (Non-Substitute) with willingness to obtain LBS1. Must be flexible in the ability to teach multiple grade levels as student populations change. Ability to teach a classroom of students within all basic instructional areas. Ability to work with youth with emotional/behavioral/academic difficulties. Ability to be flexible, work in teams and creatively problem solve. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively.

Benefits:



Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance Programs. Medical Insurance enrollment is available to full time employees on their date of hire. No waiting period. 10 Month School Position with 12 Month Semi-Monthly Pay. Generous Paid Time Off Benefits. 403(b) Investment Options. Direct Employer Hire. Negotiable Sign-On Bonus for Certified Special Education Teachers.


Menta Academy Chicago South

Menta Academy Chicago South (MACS) is proud to serve and work in collaboration with the students and families of the Southside of Chicago. MACS provides academic and social emotional educational programming for students in 5-21 years old. Day in and day out, MACS staff and students challenge themselves to grow on yesterday's skills. All progress, even the seemingly small, are enthusiastically celebrated with staff, students, and families; we acknowledge that any step forward is a step in the right direction; after all, "a journey of a thousand miles begins with one step."
More than just staff and students, MACS is a family within itself; as a family, we lift each other up, we hold each other accountable, and we demonstrate care and compassionate through the celebrations and challenges.

More About The Menta Group:

The Menta Group’s mission is “To provide innovative solutions to critical problems in education and human services.” Menta brings a framework of educational practices that have been designed and are supported through evidence based practices. Menta’s collaborative process with various school and community stakeholders has resulted in programs designed to educate, support, challenge, empower and celebrate students who present with a range of academic, social and emotional needs. At the beginning of a student’s experience with Menta, a collaborative meeting is held that includes the student, significant people in their lives, Menta staff and other professionals as appropriate. During that meeting, a comprehensive assessment of the student’s past, present and future desires is used to establish a student centered plan (MAP) that serves as a foundation of the student’s Menta programming. A guiding principle of Menta is ‘we do not give up’, while also holding our students and staff to high expectations. The educational offerings at a Menta program provides students with a quality education that is designed to nurture and enhance the skills and maturity needed to meet the challenges of being productive adults and citizens in a rapidly changing 21st century world.
Menta’s programs utilize a unique curricular framework that relies on the Expanded Menta Method and Trauma Informed Practices as the foundational principles for the teaching, counseling and mentoring work done by our highly trained staff. Personalized learning is the hub of our strategic curricular design intended to meet the needs of every student. Starting with the end in mind (learning targets and academic goals), a leveraging of current technologies coupled with highly trained instructional facilitators creates a rich learning environment supporting all student needs. Menta’s learning spaces are unique and specially designed to combine traditional teacher/student interaction with state of the art technology and learning innovations. Those learning spaces are flexible and can accommodate a variety of learning activities, such as inquiry learning and project based learning. Our spaces are designed to mimic productive spaces learners would find in business and/or corporate environments, thereby helping students achieve a mind-set designed for adult learning and work.

Professional Associations and/or Partnerships:

The Menta Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Menta Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Menta Group ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. The District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the district office.


About The Menta Group:



The Menta Group evolved into a dynamic, responsive, multi-state education non-profit, operating numerous private and public/private partnership schools. The organization still firmly adheres to its policy to never give up on a child and that no student will be rejected, suspended, or expelled.MissionTo provide innovative solutions to critical problems in education and human services.VisionWe envision a society in which all youth can be successful. As an organization, we are especially committed to making success a reality for at-risk youth. We strive to be the recognized national leader in serving at-risk youth in educational and social service settings through the provision of empirically-based innovative solutions to critical problems in education and human services. Our goal is to also support the professionals who work with at-risk youth by focusing on program development, professional training, and child advocacy.