Teacher - Lead K-12

Lead Teacher- K-12

The Arc of South Florida, Inc. is seeking a Lead Teacher for the K-12 program. This position is responsible for the overall supervision and educational activities of the classroom and ensuring the health and safety of all children in attendance in the ACE Academy program.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the developmental level of the children.
• Organize an accessible classroom arrangement.
• Prepare and post lesson plans in advance based on selected curricula, principles of learning, program requirements, and Educational Plans.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques consistent with the special needs and capabilities of the children involved.
• Assess children's learning regularly according to program requirements and provide progress reports as required.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and administrative regulation.
• Follow all The Children's Trust (TCT) requirements for summer camp programming and assessments if applicable.
• Plan and develop an engaging, age-appropriate course of study in the classroom, adhering to educational best practices and state curriculum guidelines.
• Design and present individual lesson plans for all academic subjects using a variety of teaching techniques that appeal to various learning styles, methods, special needs, and disabilities.
• Prepare materials for lessons, assignments, and tests; evaluate, correct, and grade student performance.
• Use positive behavior supports for situations as they arise.
• Monitor students' progress throughout the year and evaluate preparedness for progression.
• Complete individual Student Educational Plans at required intervals.
• Communicate all progress and concerns with tact and professionalism to parents and, as appropriate, other teachers, staff, and/or principal.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with parents.
• Enforce safety and security standards for students, staff, and visitors.
• Maintain required paperwork for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records.
• Monitor all the school facility with other teachers and staff.
• Participate in teacher meetings, educational conferences, in-service opportunities, workshops, and other training seminars.
• Maintain knowledge of research, developments, and best practices in K-12 special education.
• Participate in and support school events.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of teaching practices and the best practices of education.
• Desire to teach K-12th grade students and ability to adapt to their developmental status.
• Ability to design lessons that teach curriculum in an engaging manner, applying various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and individual or collaborative projects and research.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills to manage and control the classroom.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to maintain professionalism and tact in high-stress situations.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Creative analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Minimum

Physical Requirements &

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Pay Range: based on education, prior experience, knowledge, and funding.

The Arc of South Florida, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants and/or employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status, without regard to race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, age, sex (including sexual orientation, and gender identity), disability, genetic information, veteran, or current or future military status or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

The Arc of South Florida, Inc. is a drug-free workplace. All applicants under consideration for employment will be drug screened and background checked as part of the hiring process.

Disclaimer:
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. These may differ…