Teacher - Alternative Continuing Education; ACE Academy, Alternative Program

Teacher
- Alternative Continuing Education (ACE) Academy, Alternative Program

Design and implement educational programming for at-risk students in an alternative school setting through direct and online learning to recoup/earn high school credits needed for graduation. Candidate with previous experience with online learning and implementation of curriculum to support a variety of student abilities is highly desirable. Potential candidate should also have strong abilities in classroom and behavior management, restorative practices, developing and implementing academic and behavior plans and preparing students for successful post-secondary outcomes.

This position requires excellent people skills as the teacher will need to collaborate with a variety of other professionals, including other teachers, juvenile officers, mental health providers, staff and parents.

Essential

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated both individually and collaboratively.
• Plans and implements a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of all students using data-driven decision-making.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of all students.
• Prepares for assigned classes and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes and communicates clear objectives to students for all lessons and units.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of individuals or student groups involved.
• Collaborates with administrators, colleagues and parents in a positive and productive manner.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action, the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Evaluates the learning problems of students on a regular basis, seeking assistance of District specialists as needed and/or required.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure while maintaining order in the classroom in a fair and appropriate manner.
• Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s) where applicable.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as needed.
• Flexibility in scheduling: able to attend staff meetings as scheduled when necessary

Perform other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District.

Salary:
Commensurate w/ education and remaining days

District Expectations:
All employees of the District are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position, and demonstrate the values of the district at all times.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports To:

Chief Equity Officer. Supervises:
None.

Qualifications:

Minimum:
Bachelor's degree;
Missouri teacher certificate, Elementary and/or Secondary. Preferred:
Background in online learning and credit recoupment/recovery, restorative practices, behavioral/mental health background to support classroom management practices and motivation of at risk students. Ideal candidate will have a professional and friendly demeanor with…