Alternative Education Teacher

Employer: Alexandria City Public Schools
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
Closing date: Dec 3, 2023

Industry: Education
Function: Childcare, School and Teaching, Teacher
Hours: Full Time
Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)

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Job Summary

The Coordinator is responsible for providing a supervised and structured environment for students assigned to the in-school suspension program within Francis C Hammond Middle School. This position works with administrative staff and classroom teachers to coordinate the academic activities of assigned students, instructs students on replacement behaviors, and provides assistance to students in completing the assigned work.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred.
Certificates & Licenses: Valid Virginia Department of Education license required, or eligibility to obtain one.

Essential Duties

Promotes adherence to established rules and regulations of the in-school suspension program and creates an effective climate for learning.
Serves as a liaison between the administrative staff, classroom teacher, and students assigned to the program to obtain and return the student's daily class work and homework.
Assists students assigned to the program with completing their regular classroom assignments.
Instructs students on replacement behaviors through the use of the social skills curriculum and restorative practices.
Communicates appropriate behavior, school rules, and regulations to students in the program.
Communicates with students the reasons for their ISS assignment and allows students to reflect on their behaviors and its impact on their education.
Instructs, guide, and encourage students to develop a positive attitude toward learning.
Monitors students who have been assigned to in-school suspension and reviews student progress.
Develop and implement a data collection protocol to include but not limited; to student monitoring and progress monitoring of grades and behavior
Communicates with parents and classroom teachers regarding student behavior and progress.
Reports inappropriate behavior by students to professional staff members.
Reports the effectiveness of the program to administrative staff and makes suggestions for improvement.
Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Restorative Practices preferred

Clearances:

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
Tuberculosis Skin Test.

Public Health Compliance

Proof of COVID vaccination. Exemptions for religious/medical will be reviewed.
Must follow safety and health protocols.

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Primary Location:
FC Hammond Middle School
Salary Range:
Teachers and Other Licensed Staff Salary Scale (http://www.acps.k12.va.us/hr/compensation/)
Shift Type:
Full-Time

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Alexandria City Public Schools is one of the most diverse school systems in the country and we celebrate that diversity. Our students come from more than 80 different countries, speak more than 60 languages, and represent a rainbow of ethnic and cultural groups. They are economically diverse, but all are rich in that the residents of Alexandria are dedicated to ensuring that each and every one of them achieves success.

The children of Alexandria have benefited significantly from the strong support of City Council and the Alexandria community over the years. Tremendous gains have been made in student achievement and ACPS continues to be in the forefront of technology integration.

T.C. Williams High School is on the cutting edge, both inside and out. The award-winning building features numerous environmentally sound features, such as a 450,000-gallon underground cistern that collects and stores rainwater for building use, and a rooftop garden that provides stormwater management. The redesigned educational program at T.C. consists of smaller learning communities designed to increase academic achievement and the level of student engagement. Students feel more connected to caring adults, and teachers have more opportunity to know and support their students.

The City of Alexandria was recently named one of the Top 100 Communities for Young People by America's Promise, partly because of the quality of our schools and programs. A recent City survey indicates that the number of people who made the decision to live in Alexandria based on the quality of the schools has increased since 2004. We have many reasons to celebrate. ACPS is truly an urban success!

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