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SUMMARY

The Z.E.C.A School of Arts and Technology teacher is an energetic, innovative, creative and dedicated to creating an exemplary learning environment to support the academic achievement of a diverse school population. They are full of passion and have a desire to make a difference in the lives of children.

Responsibilities

Champion the Core Values

• Support and promoter the vision, mission and core values of creativity, rigor, and constructive learning.
• Support and promote ZECA School of Arts and Technology’s focus on project base learning, social and emotional teaching, technology and the arts
• Embrace the school’s commitment to serve as an ambassador for families.

Planning and Preparation

• Demonstrate content knowledge and pedagogy aligned to the constructivist theory, including planning and developing student-centered instructional activities that result in authentic, real-world applications of knowledge
• Demonstrate skill in planning differentiated applied learning activities based on the instructional needs of students and the Common Core State Standards and North Carolina Essential Standards.
• Demonstrate skill in planning instructional units by using appropriate instructional resources including design thinking, manipulative aids, models, instructional technology, online resources, community resources, integration of arts and others.
• Demonstrate knowledge of how to structure content by planning activities that progress from simple to complex and are connected in vertical and horizontal alignment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of how to plan assessment activities before, during and after a lesson to determine whether students achieved the intended goals.

Classroom Environment

• Establish a classroom built on respect and rapport between teacher, student and parent.
• Establish a culture for learning by setting high expectations, modeling exemplary work, and encouraging students to take pride in their work.
• Implement Social and Emotional teaching strategies aligned to Resolving Conflict Creatively Program.
• Establish a classroom community culture inclusive of clear classroom procedures and rules so instruction occurs during efficient and effective use of instructional time.

Instruction

• Communicate clear goals, objectives, and directions. Assure students know what to do and why they are doing it.
• Use appropriate questions and discussion techniques. Use higher-order questions that require deep thinking and promote engagement.
• Modifies plans and implements instructional resources, including lesson plans to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Implements instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences
• Integrate art and technology into daily lessons and instructional program.
• Plans and implements a program of instruction that adheres to the school’s philosophy, goals and objectives, as adopted and approved through the committee process.

 Qualifications

• Ability to maintain basic files and records
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitates by work assignments
• Bachelor’s degree in special education or related field
• Must be licensed in North Carolina

 Responsibilities

• Develops and implements an instructional plan which is compatible with the school and system-wide curricular goals and the students’ Individual Education Program
• Is responsible for the development of Individual Education Programs (IEP) for students with disabilities; implements the IEP; and uses diagnostic information obtained from tests and other assessment procedures to update IEPs as needed
• Provides direct special education instruction to identified students
• Employs a variety of teaching methods to meet student needs
• Implementation of these methods may require the adaptation or development of materials
• Monitors student behavior; maintains discipline in the classroom; deescalates inappropriate behaviors; teaches students appropriate behavioral strategies; restrains students when necessary; records and reports restrain
• Assists disabled students with their personal and self-help needs, such as eating, toileting, and other essential tasks that the students are not able to perform by themselves
• Communicates with parents regarding their children’s educational progress via periodic written progress reports
• Acts as a case coordinator for assigned students; consults with community caregivers, school support professionals, and parents to better understand and meet student needs
• Maintains student records in accordance with North Carolina’s Procedures Governing Programs and Services for Children with Disabilities; and complies with state and federal education statutes
• Treats all students in a fair and equitable manner, interacts effectively with students, co-workers, parents, and community
• Follows a plan for professional development and demonstrates evidence of growth
• Completes random moment in time studies as required by MAC program guidelines
• Performs other related work as required

Job Description

Develops and implements an instructional plan which is compatible with the school and system-wide curricular goals and the students’ Individual Education Program

Is responsible for the development of Individual Education Programs (IEP) for students with disabilities; implements the IEP; and uses diagnostic information obtained from tests and other assessment procedures to update IEPs as needed.

Provides direct special education instruction to identified students.

Employs a variety of teaching methods to meet student needs. Implementation of these methods may require the adaptation or development of materials.

Monitors student behavior; maintains discipline in the classroom; deescalates inappropriate behaviors; teaches students appropriate behavioral strategies; restrains students when necessary; records and reports restrain.

Assists disabled students with their personal and self-help needs, such as eating, toileting, and other essential tasks that the students are not able to perform by themselves.

Communicates with parents regarding their children’s educational progress via periodic written progress reports.

Acts as a case coordinator for assigned students; consults with community caregivers, school support professionals, and parents to better understand and meet student needs.

Maintains student records in accordance with North Carolina’s Procedures Governing Programs and Services for Children with Disabilities; and complies with state and federal education statutes.

Treats all students in a fair and equitable manner, interacts effectively with students, co-workers, parents, and community.

Follows a plan for professional development and demonstrates evidence of growth.

Ability to maintain basic files and records.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitates by work assignments.

ZECA Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to

race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.