Elementary Teacher - GLA W & GLA SW

**Other duties as assigned by CEO, Principal, or Special Education Director**

Education & qualifications

• Education Certification
• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree and preferably a Master's Degree in the human services field
• Ability and willingness to work an extended schedule
• Proven ability to work well with children, adults and parents
• Demonstrated ability to analyze raw data and develop goals for students
• Experience working with a diverse population including low to moderate-income families.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties required

Knowledge

• The community served by the school
• Modification and Accommodation Implementation
• Conflict resolution skills
• School policies and procedures
• State and Federal rules and regulations

Abilities

• Demonstrate an understanding, patient and receptive attitude toward scholars
• Establish and accurately maintain a variety of files and record keeping systems
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Perform a variety of clerical functions
• Deal with sensitive material in a confidential manner
• Establish and maintain co-operative relationships with those contacted during the performance of required duties, including school personnel, students, parents and the community
• Maintain regular attendance
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing.
• Teach personal development skills such as goal setting, independence, and self-advocacy
• Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of handicapping conditions
• Ability to prepare lesson plans and organize a meaningful instructional program
• Modify the general education curriculum for special-needs students, based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies
• Ability to evaluate critically the educational achievements of students and to give assignments according to their interests and ability
• Demonstrate the ability to exercise patience, caring and concern in new and sometimes stressful situations

Compensation

Initial salary offers for this position range from $50,000 – $75,000. Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience and levels of attained education.

Diversity at gla schools

GLA is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, both through our hiring practices and our focus on creating a culture and environment where diverse perspectives, ideas, and identities are valued and integrated into our way of working and educating scholars. Our staff represent a wide diversity of racial, socio-economic, gender, religious, and national identities-opening a window to the entire GLA community on the richness of humanity. We welcome all applicants who share our mission and vision to join us in our liberatory work.