Physical Education Teacher

As a Teacher, you are first and foremost responsible for increasing student achievement by consistently ensuring the implementation of instructional practices and strategies endorsed by ChanceLight Education and in accordance with Atlantis Academy policies. As the instructional leader, you will ensure quality instruction is delivered and Atlantis policies and procedures are implemented in an effective and efficient manner.

Responsibilities:

• Delivering instruction, through the use of curriculum materials and educational software.
• Developing daily lesson plans and classroom schedule that reflects state and school requirements.
• Collaborating with fellow teachers and other support staff to provide instructional support and approved modification to the curriculum.
• Implementing standards for student behavior in order to ensure a safe, secure and effective learning environment by providing a high degree of structure, clear expectations and consistency.
• Maintaining regular contact with students’ parents/guardians to inform of student’s progress, areas of difficulties, and any changes or situations in home life that may affect school performance.
• Actively participating in team meetings when necessary to address specific student and parent concerns.
• Assessing student progress through consistent review of classroom data collection and recording systems.
• Keeping up to date with research-based practices and developments in subject area, resources, and professional development.
• Responding constructively to formal and informal feedback.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education or related field.
• Prior experience working with curriculum development, differentiation and instruction in a classroom setting.
• Prior experience working in a special education program setting preferred.
• Prior experience working with children with autism and related disabilities preferred.
• Solid motivational, problem solving, decision making and organizational skills.
• Willingness to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities and new initiatives.
• Strong oral and written communication.