JOB TITLE: Alternative Education, Teacher	LOCATION: High Schools Within Division
	JOB CATEGORY: Non-Classified
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Administrator(s)	PAY GRADE: Teacher
	FLSA STATUS: Exempt

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK

Develops and implements an instructional program based on the needs of alternative education students. Creates part-time work experiences for students, monitors their performance, and provides services leading to successful full-time employment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS

The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following functions/tasks:

• Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information;
• Assists in developing an alternative education plan for students with respect to their interests, abilities, and aptitudes;
• Teaches an individualized course of study in an alternative education setting;
• Meets and instructs the students(s) in assigned locations and at the designated times;
• Designs coherent instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, current instructional practices, students, the community, and curriculum goals;
• Plans instruction to achieve desired objectives and division curriculum guidelines;
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows evidence of lesson preparation upon request of the building administrator(s);
• Diagnoses individual, group, and program needs; plans for the appropriate use of time, materials, and resources to match the ability and needs of all students;
• Evaluates students' progress; provides students with specific evaluative feedback; maintains appropriate records, and prepares progress reports;
• Uses a variety of assessment strategies and instruments to make both short-term and long-range instructional decisions to improve student learning;
• Identifies and communicates specific student performance expectations and documents student learning gains, using appropriate assessment instruments;
• Demonstrates an understanding of curriculum, subject, and current instructional practices;
• Understands that students differ in their learning styles and differentiates instruction to meet diverse student needs;
• Uses appropriate materials, technology, and resources in a manner that promotes the development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills;
• Selects, evaluates, and refines a variety of teaching methods and instructional strategies for the active engagement of students and improvement of student learning;
• Implements a discipline policy that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students and staff;
• Ensures the adequate and safe supervision of students;
• Manages classroom procedures to maximize academic learning time;
• Establishes and maintains positive rapport with students;
• Motivates students to achieve maximum potential;
• Creates a supportive learning environment for all students that encourages social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation;
• Counsels students on the economic impact of failing to complete high school;
• Prepares students for employment upon leaving school, or for continued education;
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, employees, materials and facilities;
• Promotes the value of career and technical education training;
• Performs the administrative responsibilities of this position to ensure the successful operation of the program;
• Locates and investigates job placement opportunities in the community for students;
• Informs students and/or families of assistance that is available from community service agencies in solving personal and social problems;
• Arranges counseling services for students;
• Works in a collegial and collaborative manner with peers, school personnel, and the community to promote and support student learning;
• Maintains licensure at the state and/or national level; assumes responsibility for professional growth and keeps materials, supplies, and skills up-to-date;
• Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies;
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities;
• Performs related duties as assigned by the administration in accordance with the school/system policies and practices.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Candidate must possess thorough knowledge of subject(s) taught; thorough knowledge of secondary and alternative education principles, practices and procedures; thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching; thorough knowledge of school division rules, regulations and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior; ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, parents and community contacts.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited college or university and possess or be eligible to acquire appropriate license(s) and/or endorsement(s) for position as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and School Board.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidate must be able to work effectively with staff, team members, building administration, parents and community resources. Candidate must possess good moral character.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

Duties performed typically in school settings to include: classrooms, gymnasium, cafeteria, auditorium, recreational areas and local businesses within the community. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting, up to approximately 30 pounds, and occasional lifting of equipment and/or materials weighing up to approximately 40 pounds may be required. Other limited physical activities may be required. Occasional travel with students on field trips and/or student worksites may be necessary. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions noise and hazards. Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required. Regular instruction to special needs children may be necessary.

EVALUATION

Performance will be evaluated on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities by the building administrator(s).

School Board Approved

8/14/01