Knight School Teacher - High School ScienceSchool Year
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Job Title: Knight School Teacher High SchoolScience
Location: LugoMcGinness (LMA) Academy
Reports to: Knight School Facilitator
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Summary:
The Knight School Teacher will provide support for students working with virtual courses or SOL remediation. Students are working to earn a high school diploma. Students will attend class MondayThursday 3:30PM to 6:30PM. Classes will be offered at LugoMcGinness Academy.
Essential Functions:
- Facilitates the virtual learning (EdGenuiity) instruction for students.
- Instructs students in a program of studies which meets stated objectives and prepares students to master grade level standards.
- Works collaboratively with secondary teachers administrators parents school and agency counselors and related service providers in the overall educational plan for students enrolled at the Knight School.
- Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction and to actively engage students.
- Fully supports and implements Social Emotional Learning encouraging students to build selfawareness selfmanagement and relationship skills
- Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom by providing positive reinforcement of acceptable behaviors and modifying unacceptable behaviors.
- Evaluates academic and social growth of students prepares report cards and keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
- Communicates regularly with parents or guardians through conferences and other means to discuss student progress.
- Participates in various student and parent activities.
- Coordinates the development implementation and revision of the curriculum for alternative education with the LMA Administrator.
- Performs any other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.
Skills Knowledge and Abilities:
Skills are required to perform single technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions; apply pertinent policies regulations and/or laws; planning and managing activities; preparing and maintain accurate records; and operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; knowledge of basic math including calculations using fractions percents and/or ratios; read technical information; compose a variety of documents and/or facilitate group discussions; analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions; specific knowledge to satisfactorily apply appropriate codes policies regulations and/or laws age appropriate activities lesson plan requirements community resources and stages of child development; ability to schedule activities meetings and/or events gather collate and/or classify data; use jobrelated equipment; knowledge of and ability to apply best instructional practices in lessons; flexibility to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; operate equipment using standardized methods; ability to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; independent interpretation of guidelines; problem solving with equipment; ability to establish and maintain constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality exhibiting tact and patience; working flexible hours.
Education and/or Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors Degree in an applicable field. A valid Virginia Department of Education Teaching Certificate preferred. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Physical Conditions and Nature of Work:
The usual and customary methods of performing the teaching position require the following physical demands: significant lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling; frequent stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling; and the significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 24 sitting 33 walking and 43 standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and some hazardous conditions.
Evaluation:
The Knight School Teacher is evaluated by the Knight School Facilitator.
Contract Length:
Date Revised:
October 20 2023
Employment Type
Full Time
