Teacher (Exceptional Education)

Title: Teacher (Exceptional Education)

Position Description: The Kindezi Teacher develops and delivers high-quality, data-driven differentiated instruction for students with exceptionalities while fostering a positive learning environment.

Reports to: Assistant Principal of Exceptional Education

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instruction

• ? Develop and deliver high-quality instruction in one or more subject areas
• ? Plan and execute field trips and project-based learning opportunities
• ? Analyze data and develop action plans to constantly improve student achievement through rigorous and meaningful differentiated instruction.
• ? Ensure that all IEPs are met to support the individual needs of the student.
• ? Maintain a positive learning environment that cultivates both the academic and socio-emotional needs of the students.
• ? Maintain a positive classroom culture with tier one interventions in place
• ? Strive to meet network and school-based academic and social-emotional learning goals

Professionalism

• ? Actively participate in instructional coaching sessions, Professional Development, and lesson planning clinics
• ? Be prompt and present daily; eager to participate in a carpool, parent meetings, and other school functions that require student supervision after hours.
• ? Develop meaningful relationships with students and their families by keeping them informed on education-related issues and school events
• ? Openly collaborate with partner teacher and grade level team

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

• ? Values that align with the Kindezi model and goals
• ? Demonstrated commitment to increasing student achievement and supporting the social-emotional needs of students
• ? Dedicated, reflective thinker with a growth mindset
• ? High academic expectations; Believes that all students deserve an equitable education experience no matter their circumstances.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• ? Be a United States citizen or otherwise have authorization to work in the United States
• ? Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education (2.5+ GPA)
• ? Have the ability to pass an Atlanta Public Schools background check and obtain a GaPSC-issued clearance certificate

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• ? Active Level 4 teacher certification issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission highly required, or have reciprocity eligibility

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• ? 3+ years of teaching experience in an urban environment preferred

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:

• ? Compensation aligned with The Kindezi Schools’ salary schedule
• ? Teacher Retirement System (TRS) pension, 403b plan, paid time off, health, vision, and dental insurance, employer-paid life insurance, and short and long-term disability benefits.

JOB CLASSIFICATION:

• ? Work Days: 190
• ? Salaried, Full-Time, Exempt