Sterling Montessori Charter School - Morrisville, NC
posted 24 days ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Morrisville, NC
About the position
The Cross-Categorical Resource Teacher at Sterling Montessori Charter School is responsible for supporting students with exceptional needs in grades K-8. This full-time position involves implementing individualized education plans (IEPs), developing behavior management strategies, and collaborating with other educators and support staff to create an inclusive learning environment. The teacher will also engage with parents and maintain a safe and conducive classroom atmosphere.
Responsibilities
- Ensure safety of students
- Implement IEP learning objectives through classroom activities including small group, individual and large group lessons
- Develop and implement behavior management plans for students in collaboration with Behavior Support Specialist
- Maintain a safe environment for all students using crisis intervention techniques if warranted
- Maintain a classroom conducive to learning and free of health and safety hazards
- Develop schedules and lesson plans for the classroom allowing for a variety of activities and special events appropriate for students with specialized intervention goals
- Communicate progress to parents and other school personnel in compliance with state and program policies and procedures
- Conduct preliminary and ongoing evaluations of student levels and needs through formal and informal means
- Elicit input from parents, caseworkers, and others involved in student program development
- Design appropriate goals and objectives for students based on evaluations and staff and parent input
- Work cooperatively to develop programming and evaluation through a disciplinary teaming approach
- Provide direction and training to teacher assistants, substitutes or volunteers assigned to the classroom
- Communicate necessary information to teacher assistants for student program implementation
- Schedule daily routine for teacher assistants assigned to the classroom
- Interact positively and professionally with staff, students, and parents
- Maintain respect for confidential information, e.g., student grades
- Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude, and conversation
- Attend meetings and professional growth, in-service training, seminars, workshops, etc.
- Instruct assigned classes at designated locations and times
- Collaborate with general education teachers to adapt regular curriculum and provide alternative teaching techniques
- Attend work regularly and punctually
- Demonstrate a positive work ethic
- Make provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day
- Observe ethics of the teaching profession; exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability, and sound judgment
- Plan and schedule inclusion of students in regular homeroom and special activities
- Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Student Services/Building Principal/Designee
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited University (required)
- Exceptional Children (EC) State License (required)
- AMS Montessori Trained (preferred)
- Experience working with elementary age students (preferred)
- Experience working in a Montessori Setting (preferred)
- Knowledge of academic area and teaching methodology
- Ability to work effectively with others
- Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
- Effective, active listening skills
- Organizational and problem-solving skills
- General computer skills
- Knowledge of IDEA, federal and state regulations, and compliance as they pertain to students with special needs
- Knowledge of public school policies and practices
- Ability to operate various office equipment
- Commitment to education
Nice-to-haves
- Nonviolent Intervention Training (preferred)
- Experience working with K-8 students (preferred)
- Experience working in a Montessori Setting (preferred)
Benefits
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
