CLASSROOM TEACHER

CLASSROOM TEACHER

Clearwater, FL Job Details $45,000 - $75,000 a year 23 hours ago Qualifications Working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders Curriculum development Teaching Certification Bachelor's degree Working with students with special education needs Classroom Teaching Special Education Certification Student assessment Full Job Description About LiFT Founded January 9, 2013, LiFT is an organization that provides academics, character building, life experiences and confidence to people with neuro-diversities. The Mission of LiFT is to provide challenging academics while building character and confidence, in an accepting and inclusive environment, so traditional students and those with neurodiversities can develop to their fullest potential. We have a passion that each student comes to the value and view their diversity as a gift to be celebrated. Equally important is for each student to respect the differences found in each other. The staff at LiFT is hard-working, collaborative, passionate, and committed to the mission. The team is driven by a desire to serve our students, their families, and the community broadly and deeply. The organization continually strives to improve its delivery of content and services with a focus on its values. LiFT endeavors to hire individuals who are committed to LiFT's mission values, believe in the power of community and want to help grow a dynamic organization.

Job Summary:

This is an instructional position responsible for the guidance, direction, and educational leadership of students placed in LiFT's integrative K-12 educational program. The educational leader is expected to understand and demonstrate the use of curriculum, instruction, academic and behavioral accommodations, assessments, and improvement models to maximize the educational achievement for all students; work collaboratively to ensure a working and learning climate for all students that is safe, secure, and respectful of diversity.

Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; Master's Degree preferred.

Certified:

Valid Florida Teaching Certificate, ESE endorsement

Experience:

Experience with instruction of neurodiverse students Experience in the following disciplines: lesson planning, assessment practices, classroom management, research-based behavior interventions, research-based learning strategies, experiential instructional strategies, sensory integration techniques, and data driven decision making. Experience in curriculum development and accommodations for special education students. Experience with and implementation of Service Plans preferred.

Competencies:

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion Ability to foster a deep understanding of the rules and regulations written in the Student Handbook. Possesses strong organizational skills and reflects the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail. Possess the ability to prioritize tasks, practice time management, and multi-task efficiently. Possesses strong attention to detail and follows through. Ability to impartially investigate concerns and recommend a course of action to resolve the issue. Ability to provide direction to others and make independent judgments, keep and maintain accurate records, meet deadlines, and communicate with individuals of varied cultural and educational backgrounds. Strong ability to proficiently use the following programs: Renweb (FACTS SIS), Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams. Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and materials either written or oral. Classroom teacher's supervisory responsibilities include but are not limited to the performance, planning, intervention strategies, instruction, safety, and educational and behavioral achievements for their students. Furthermore, in conjunction with the Principal of LiFT Academy and/or designee, classroom teachers are responsible for the supervision of the teaching assistant in their assigned classroom by providing direction and input on the classroom Assistant's performance evaluations. All LiFT employees must pass a level 2 background check. More information can be found at https://info.flclearinghouse.com