Lionsgate Academy specializes in educating students living with Autism or other learning differences and offers more than a typical school:
*Smaller class sizes and/or caseloads *Mentor support *Daily collaboration with team members *Full benefit options *80 hours Paid Time Off
Lionsgate Academy is a public charter school open to students of all abilities in grades 7 through 12, and offers a transition program for students ages 18-21 and a Level setting IV program. Lionsgate’s program is inclusively designed to address the unique learning needs of students living on the autism spectrum as well as students with other learning differences.
Lionsgate Academy continues to grow! Lionsgate offers smaller class sizes, professional development opportunities as well as, work/life balance, AND all in a fun, collaborative and supportive work environment. We are looking for passionate and driven educators and support staff, who believe in our mission and are excited to join our team!
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POSITION TITLE: Teacher, General Education Health
DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Building Principal
POSITION STATUS: Exempt
SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday, 7:45 am – 4:15 pm
DUTY DAYS: 187
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POSITION PURPOSE
The role of the Health Teacher is to support the development of lifelong health and fitness for students with disabilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Design and teach Health programs that are based on the current IEP or assessed needs of each student and provide research-based, quality instruction to each student in the least restrictive environment.
* Develop Health lesson plans for grades 7 and 8, in addition to our Foundation students, that ensure the attainment of state/district and/or national learning standards.
* Collaborate as part of the IEP team as a general education representative; attending all qualified meetings with staff and parents and providing necessary information on student progress.
* Model, implement and evaluate strategies related to learning, social, emotional and behavioral needs to enhance Health curriculum.
* Participate in professional growth activities including conferences, workshops, coursework, committees, etc.
* Work cooperatively in sharing knowledge, skill and expertise with others and consult with teachers regarding best practices for classroom programming.
* Maintain positive, professional relationships and use appropriate verbal, nonverbal and written communication with all individuals.
* Regular, prompt attendance.
OTHER POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
* Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
* Health License
* Ability to operate a computer and the software necessary to complete required job task
PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
* Experience working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or mental health conditions
COMPETENCIES
* Student focus
* Considerable knowledge of specific disabilities, primarily autism
* Strong understanding of child development and human anatomy
* Understanding of learning theory
* Classroom and behavior management skills
* Teamwork orientation
* Ethical Conduct
* Initiative
* Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
* Stress Management/Composure
* Extensive knowledge of fitness equipment and exercise programming.
* Ability to scaffold traditional physical activity skills for a wide range of learning styles.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above, in addition to the following:
1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and sit.
2. The employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb steps; stoop, kneel, or crouch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
3. Employee is occasionally required to drive.
4. Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds).
5. Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
6. Noise level is that of a typical school or office setting.
MENTAL DEMANDS: The mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
1. Ability to independently problem solve unique student and employer situations.
2. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to comprehend and follow instructions, perform complex or varied tasks, relate to others, make decisions, and ability to understand and carry out and communicate effectively and detailed written and oral form and instructions.
This position description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned. Ability to competently perform all of the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic responsibilities of all positions at Lionsgate Academy.
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Lionsgate Academy specializes in educating students living with Autism or other learning differences and offers more than a typical school:
*Smaller class sizes and/or caseloads *Mentor support *Daily collaboration with team members *Full benefit options *80 hours Paid Time Off
Lionsgate Academy is a public charter school open to students of all abilities in grades 7 through 12, and offers a transition program for students ages 18-21 and a Level setting IV program. Lionsgate’s program is inclusively designed to address the unique learning needs of students living on the autism spectrum as well as students with other learning differences.
Lionsgate Academy continues to grow! Lionsgate offers smaller class sizes, professional development opportunities as well as, work/life balance, AND all in a fun, collaborative and supportive work environment. We are looking for passionate and driven educators and support staff, who believe in our mission and are excited to join our team!
POSITION TITLE: Teacher, General Education Health
DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Building Principal
POSITION STATUS: Exempt
SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday, 7:45 am – 4:15 pm
DUTY DAYS: 187
POSITION PURPOSE
The role of the Health Teacher is to support the development of lifelong health and fitness for students with disabilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Design and teach Health programs that are based on the current IEP or assessed needs of each student and provide research-based, quality instruction to each student in the least restrictive environment.
Develop Health lesson plans for grades 7 and 8, in addition to our Foundation students, that ensure the attainment of state/district and/or national learning standards.
Collaborate as part of the IEP team as a general education representative; attending all qualified meetings with staff and parents and providing necessary information on student progress.
Model, implement and evaluate strategies related to learning, social, emotional and behavioral needs to enhance Health curriculum.
Participate in professional growth activities including conferences, workshops, coursework, committees, etc.
Work cooperatively in sharing knowledge, skill and expertise with others and consult with teachers regarding best practices for classroom programming.
Maintain positive, professional relationships and use appropriate verbal, nonverbal and written communication with all individuals.
Regular, prompt attendance.
OTHER POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
COMPETENCIES
Student focus
Considerable knowledge of specific disabilities, primarily autism
Strong understanding of child development and human anatomy
Understanding of learning theory
Classroom and behavior management skills
Teamwork orientation
Ethical Conduct
Initiative
Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
Stress Management/Composure
Extensive knowledge of fitness equipment and exercise programming.
Ability to scaffold traditional physical activity skills for a wide range of learning styles.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above, in addition to the following:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and sit.
The employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb steps; stoop, kneel, or crouch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Employee is occasionally required to drive.
Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds).
Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
Noise level is that of a typical school or office setting.
MENTAL DEMANDS: The mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Ability to independently problem solve unique student and employer situations.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to comprehend and follow instructions, perform complex or varied tasks, relate to others, make decisions, and ability to understand and carry out and communicate effectively and detailed written and oral form and instructions.
This position description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned. Ability to competently perform all of the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic responsibilities of all positions at Lionsgate Academy.
