Math Teacher with SPED

Company: Academy of Hope
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 19, 2024

Job Description:

Job DetailsLevel ExperiencedJob Location Academy of Hope Adult PCS NE - Washington, DCPosition Type Full TimeEducation Level 4 Year Degree -Salary Range $60,209.00 - $92,132.00 Travel Percentage NegligibleJob Shift DayJob Category EducationMath Teacher with SPED Math Teacher with SPED

Functional Area: Academics Job Class Category: Teacher

Reports to: Site Principal FLSA Status: Exempt Reporting Location: Ward 5

Salary: $58,172 - $89,016



The Math Teacher is responsible for creating a supportive, empowering learning environment for adult learners and delivering quality content area instruction in reading, social studies, and writing.

Instruction and Support for Adult Learners

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• Teach a course load of at least 2 classes per day of adult literacy, basic education, secondary, and/or post-secondary level classes required for a successful transition into the workforce or postsecondary education
  
• Develop and implement lesson plans that ensure the attainment of state learning standards and the additional specific learning standards set forth in the schools charter
  
• Provide ongoing assessment of individual adult learner progress and adapt curriculum and lesson plans according to the needs of the learners
  
• Coordinate extracurricular activities, such as field trips or other experiential learning opportunities, to complement in-class instruction
  
• Coordinate lesson plans with other teachers to maximize collaboration and student learning
  
• Provide direction to volunteer instructors serving as co-teachers, teaching assistants or providing tutoring (one-on-one or in small groups) to adult learners in your classes
  
• Engage in effective and appropriate classroom management
  
• Coordinate with Student Support Services to ensure adult learners get both the academic and social services they need to be successful in school and in their transition to college or career. Participate in regular meetings with Student Support Services for this purpose
  
• Provide office hours on a regular basis and/or as needed to support individual learner progress
  
  
  Program Administration and Data Collection
  
  
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  • Provide accurate and timely collection and entry of student attendance, class progress and disciplinary actions, if needed
    
  • Coordinate with Performance Evaluation and Research (PER) Team in collecting and recording student progress and achievement data, as well as other data that may be required
    
    
    
    
    Professional Development
    
    
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    • Commit to ongoing professional development in adult literacy/education
      
    • Participate in professional learning circles and/or peer coaching sessions
      Math Teacher with SPED Education
      
      
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      • Bachelors degree and secondary or adult education experience required
        
        
        Experience
        
        
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        • Experience with Common Core and/or College and Career Readiness Standards for Adults
          
        • Familiarity with CASAS
          
        • Experience working with adult learners with special needs a plus
          
        • Experience working with adult learners with low level literacy a plus
          
          
          Required Licensure/Certifications
          
          
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          • None
            
            
            Computer/Technology Skills
            
            
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            • Must have solid technical skills- previous experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite required
              
            • Experience with various online platforms
              
              
              Physical Demands
              
              The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
              
              
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              • Sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time
                
              • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate assigned equipment and a computer keyboard
                
              • Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone
                
              • Reaching overhead and above shoulders to retrieve files and materials
                
              • Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to file materials
                
              • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs
                
              • Must be able to withstand extended viewing of computer screens
                
              • This position will sit in an open/shared office environment with moderate noise levels
                
              • Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this position is currently working a hybrid model, telework and on-site
                
                
                
                
                Other Necessary Skills and Abilities
                
                
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                • Strong cultural competency skills required, including excellent ability to communicate with a diverse population
                  
                • Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong computer skills
                  
                • Excellent time management and organizational skills
                  
                • Ability to communicate effectively with various departments
                  
                • Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
                  
                  
                  
                  
                  PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
                  
                  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
                  
                  
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                  • Sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time.
                    
                  • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate assigned equipment and a computer keyboard.
                    
                  • Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone.
                    
                  • Reaching overhead and above shoulders to retrieve files and materials.
                    
                  • Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to file materials.
                    
                  • The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs.
                    
                  • Must be able to withstand extended viewing of computer screens.
                    
                  • This position will sit in an open/shared office environment with moderate noise levels.
                    
                  • Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this position is currently working a hybrid model, telework and on-site. Schedule to be determined by Senior Leadership.
                    
                    
                    WORK ENVIRONMENT:
                    
                    Academy of Home (AoH) Adult Public Charter School was founded in 1985 to serve low-income and at-risk adults in the District of Columbia by providing them the opportunity to improve their basic educational skills, earn high school credentials, and/or prepare for postsecondary education or training.
                    
                    Our work atmosphere is professional, friendly and supportive. Our staff values both teamwork and independence. We encourage creativity and the sharing of ideas. The noise level in the work environment is conducive to a typical office setting.
                    
                    We're looking for motivated individuals with a passion for working in the Adult Education field to join us! Our compensation structure offers pay commensurate with experience and excellent benefits.
                    
                    Candidates for employment will be subjected to a federal criminal background check, as permitted by and in accordance with applicable law. Learn more about Academy of Hope Adult Public Charter School at www.aohdc.org.
                    
                    Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: AoH is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not allow discrimination with respect to employment or any of the terms or conditions of employment because of actual or perceived race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, (or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to lactation), physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition including but not limited to, cancer-related or HIV/AIDS-related), genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
                    
                    DEI Statement: AoH seeks a broad spectrum of employees and is strongly committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment. We strongly encourage interest in employment from all backgrounds, including Black, Indigenous, People of Color, members of the LGTBQIA25+ community, members of underrepresented groups, people with seen and unseen disabilities, and people of all ages.
                    

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