Learning Center Teacher

SUMMARY

Gann Academy faculty are active members of the school community who are committed to collaborating and growing in their teaching practice, supporting diverse learners in the classroom, connecting with students outside the classroom, supporting other faculty and staff members, and reflecting on their own practice. Commitment to professional development, growth, and collaboration is imperative to be a successful member of the Gann faculty.

Learning Center teachers partner with students, families, and colleagues to support students to thrive at Gann. In Learning Center classes, teachers work with students in small group settings on executive function, social-emotional learning, and academic content support across disciplines. Learning Center teachers collaborate with other faculty and departments to plan differentiated instruction, implement student accommodation, and maintain close communication with advisors and families.

This is an in-person,10-month, full-time position that reports to the Learning Center Director. The salary range is between $55,000 and $75,000 annually, depending on experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Gann Academy is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture where talented people of widely diverse backgrounds can thrive. We believe that including diverse perspectives will improve our work and yield better societal and learning outcomes for all. All employees participate in this commitment, whether internally by building a welcoming workplace culture or externally by ensuring inclusive engagement with families, donors, media, vendors, allies, and others.

Teaching Duties

• Teach Learning Center classes for 11th and 12th-grade students, including support across all academic disciplines
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and adapt curriculum and lessons that support student growth in executive functioning, social-emotional learning, and grade-level content in the Learning Center and students' other academic classes
• Communicate clearly and effectively with students in person and via email.
• Utilize technology and other educational tools to support student learning.
• Review and interpret educational and neuropsychological evaluations, as well as IEPs and 504 plans. Develop Gann-specific Learning Plans
• Convene and lead Learning Plan meetings with students, families, faculty, and staff.

Community Involvement & Engagement, and other Duties

• Attend and participate in communal programs outside the classroom during school hours, including, but not limited to, assemblies, guest speakers, overnight retreats, and other special programs; model and encourage appropriate behavior and monitor students during events and programming
• Attend and participate in open houses, graduation, and other special events which may take place in the evenings and/or weekends; faculty and staff are encouraged to attend student performances, art exhibitions, athletics, and other events and activities to support students and promote community engagement
• May plan, chaperone, and/or participate in field trips and outside activities, which may involve travel
• Serve as a student advisor or the equivalent; maintain open communication with student support, administrators, teachers, and parents regarding student issues; remain current on the school’s academic program requirements to guide students through 4-year planning and course registration; ensure that course registration forms are completed fully and accurately before signing
• Lead at least one student club or activity

Collaborative Responsibilities

• Help foster a positive working and educational environment for students and colleagues and support the school’s mission, vision, and values
• Work with students outside of classroom time as needed
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across all departments
• Attend and participate in department meetings and faculty meetings; collaborate with department members and the instructional director on curriculum development, lesson planning, student issues, and department initiatives
• Assist colleagues with substitution when able; arrange class coverage as needed, and communicate with the instructional director, reception, and record it in Gann’s online attendance platform regarding absences

The above responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities and duties.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Experience in special education at the middle school or high school level required
• Experience supporting students in math and science desired; the ability to learn and support students in 11th and 12th-grade math and science curricula required
• Experience in co-teaching and co-planning is desired
• Excellent customer service skills; ability to work with a wide range of people—students, parents, faculty, staff, and community members
• Knowledge of executive function and social-emotional learning instructional strategies
• Ability and willingness to continue to learn, research, and grow
• Strong collaboration and team-oriented working and leadership skills
• Ability to balance a pursuit of academic and institutional excellence with compassion and nurture for each individual
• Strong communication, planning, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a changing, fast-paced environment
• Possess and exude a positive attitude and passion for teaching
• Bachelor's degree required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Competitive salaries
• Professional development
• Comprehensive benefits package featuring generous paid time off policies -including sick time, paid vacation, personal days, and U.S. holidays, Gann employees get up to an additional 15 days off for Jewish Holidays, depending on the Jewish Calendar of the year
• Short Fridays
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Retirement Plan Match (403B) starting immediately!
• Hungry? Gann has a full-service kosher dairy dining hall, complete with a fresh salad bar and multiple hot meal options
• Free parking!
• Fitness facilities for our faculty and staff
• Life Insurance
• Short - and Long-term disability
• Paid MAPFML

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical demands include dexterity for office machine/supply operations, including but not limited to computers, telephones, electronic calculators, copy machines, and printers. Stooping, bending, reaching for files or supplies, and sitting or standing for extended periods are common.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Gann Academy is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the school to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), and pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

ACCOMMODATION

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with a reasonable accommodation, to be determined on a case-by-case basis by management.

E-VERIFY

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed Form I-9.