Teacher (Exceptional Education)

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.
  
  

Requirements

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