Certificated High School Teacher Real World LearningDesign Thinking (26-27 School Year)

This position is at Fort Connect. Fort Connect is an application based program for high school students who would benefit from a non-traditional approach to learning with a more hands-on smaller group approach. Teachers of any secondary certification area use a design thinking/innovation model of instruction combined with real-world project-based experiences to allow students to earn credits while also completing client based projects.

This program includes students in grades9-12 using an alternative program model focused around client-based/real world learning experiences. Any secondary (9th - 12th grade) active Missouri certification is accepted.

Salary is based on the adopted salary schedule for the 25-26 school year at this time (starting salary $45200). We accept all previous years in certificated teaching roles as steps on the salary schedule. The Fort Osage School District prioritizes a highly competitive salary schedule with additional benefits including optional fully paid health insurance career ladder stipends (up to $5000) extra duty stipend opportunities and more. New teachers mentor program available for all first and second year teachers.

For questions or to learn more reach out to Dr. Jarrod Steffens or to the Human Resources Department ).

Purpose Statement

This teacher works closely with students who require non-traditional approaches to learningprovidesindividualized instruction and supports to help them succeed academically socially and teacherfacilitates real-world learning experiences that connect classroom learning to practical hands-on experiences in the community through client centered teacher of alternative programmingcollaborates with community partners to develop internship opportunities service-learning projects and other experiential learning opportunitiestoprepare students for success beyond high school. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in alternative education secondary education and a passion for helping students discover their potential and achieve their goals. This candidate should possess excellentcommunication and interpersonal skills the ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs and a commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.

This job reports to the Principal of Alternative Programming.

Essential Functions

• Adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional strategies and methods andmaterials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
• Administers subject specific assessments and tests for the purpose of assessing the levels of studentscompetencies.
• Assesses student progress toward standards expectations and/or goals for the purpose of providingfeedback to students parents and administration.
• Collaborates with other classroom teachers for the purpose of implementing established curriculum/individual student plans and ensuring the success of assigned students.
• Collaborates with instructional staff other school personnel parents and a variety of community resourceorganizations for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes and achievingestablished classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance attendance problem solving techniques anda variety of personal issues.
• Demonstrates instructional methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments forthe purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements and/orstudent success.
• Develops and implements behavior plans for the purpose of providing a safe learning environment.
• Directs assistant teachers student teachers substitute teachers instructional assistants volunteersand/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing theneeds of individual students.
• Instructs students and/or provides lesson plans for substitutes for the purpose of improving their successin academics through a defined course of study.
• Maintains open communication with students / parents / guardians regarding student progressexpectations concerns and direction for the purpose of reinforcing classroom goals in the homeenvironment.
• Maintains formal and informal data for all students in building for the purpose of ensuring the student datais accurate.
• Monitors students in a variety of locations and professional development workshops (e.g. classroomplayground field trips etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates in a variety of meetings and professional development workshops for the purpose of conveyingand/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Prepares a variety of written materials in collaboration with other staff members for the purpose of providingfeedback documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights suspected child abuse suspected substance abuse etc.) for the purpose ofmaintaining personal safety of students providing a positive learning environment and adhering toeducation code school policies and all relevant laws.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directingissues to the appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers parents administrators etc.) for thepurpose of resolving issues and providing information and/or direction.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; directing

other persons within a small work unit; monitoring budget expenditures. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the jobs functions. There is some opportunity to effect the organizations services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: occasional

lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling significant stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling and significant fine

finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting 40% walking and 40% standing. The job is performed in a

generally hazard free environment and in a clean atmosphere.

Clearances

Criminal Background Check

Family Care Registry

FLSA Status

Exempt

Required Experience:

IC