Job Title: Upper School Science Teacher

 FLSA Status: Exempt

 ACA Status: Full-time

Job Summary

This role is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing an appropriate instructional program in an independent K-12 school environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Teachers within grade and/or subject levels work as a team under the supervision of the Division Head and are full-time exempt employees.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The teacher will:

• actively support the mission of The Fletcher School in the execution of his/her role and responsibilities.
• teach up to six course sections or the equivalent in Science (i.e., Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics).
• plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that are structured, multisensory, and targeted to individual learning styles in order to facilitate active learning and assist students in achieving their
• ensure that curriculum, lesson plans, and evaluations are in accordance with North Carolina state standards and established school procedures and
• collaborate with grade-level team to achieve optimum outcome for each
• instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and
• use relevant technology to support and differentiate
• manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures in accordance with the disciplinary systems of the
• provide appropriate feedback and encouragement to students on their
• monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
• maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and
• advise up to six students with academic guidance and executive functioning
• participate in grade-level, school, and parent
• communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student
• establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning
• prepare classroom for class
• provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational
• foster a well-structured and engaging learning environment by utilizing effective classroom procedures and routines while showing care, respect, and fairness for all students.

Other Duties

• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds
• Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails
• Participate in Professional Learning Program, Professional Learning Communities, and other appropriate professional activities
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations as requested
• Be a positive team-player and communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, students, and families
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in education or a related field (Sciences) from an accredited institution
• Three to five years of experience teaching science using inquiry-based methodology
• Knowledge and expertise in set up, organization, and implementation of laboratory activities is essential
• Training or experience in Special Education Have attended or willingness to attend Orton-Gillingham Associate level course or above
• Have or willingness to obtain Apple Teacher certification
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology
• Experience with Google suite (Classroom, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms, etc.) is desirable

General Requirements

• A criminal history background check is required of all
• Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. The Fletcher School participates in the E- Verify
• References and transcripts will be required.

The Fletcher School recognizes diversity and an inclusive school environment are vital elements of a holistic academic program. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, sex, color, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, creed, disability, family or parental status, genetics, veteran status or any other status protected by federal or state laws or regulations. The Fletcher School prohibits discrimination and harassment based on any of these characteristics.

About The Fletcher School

The Fletcher School is a non-profit, independent school offering a comprehensive educational program designed to build the academic, social and emotional competence of students with specific learning disabilities and/or ADHD. The program enables students in grades K-12 to experience success and embrace their unique talents. The Fletcher School program offers a student to teacher ratio of six to one (6:1) and is based on the principles of the Orton-Gillingham approach to teaching reading, writing, spelling, math, and all subject areas as part of a total language system. Instruction is sequential, cumulative, and repetitious in order to achieve mastery and ensure success for the student. The Fletcher School recognizes diversity and an inclusive school environment are vital elements of a holistic academic program. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, sex, color, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, creed, disability, family or parental status, genetics, veteran status or any other status protected by federal or state laws or regulations. The Fletcher School prohibits discrimination and harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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