Learning Center Teacher
About the Employer
Alternative Learning Center Teacher
Position Summary
A full-time teacher is needed to provide academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support to students in a structured, small-group learning environment. The teacher will create a positive and supportive classroom where students can continue their academic learning while developing the skills and strategies needed to successfully transition to a traditional classroom setting.
Key Responsibilities
Design and deliver short-term, individualized, and small-group learning experiences that support students' academic progress, self-regulation, decision-making, conflict resolution, and positive school behaviors. Collaborate closely with school administrators, teachers, families, and other support staff to help students experience success and prepare for their transition back to the traditional school environment.Requirements
Educational & Certification Requirements
Bachelor's degree or higher in education or a related field from an accredited college or university. Holds or is eligible for a Maryland Professional Educator Certificate.Training and Experience
Experience in education, special education, guidance/counseling, social work, behavioral support, or a related field is preferred. Experience supporting students with diverse academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs is highly desirable.Knowledge and Skills
Build positive and supportive relationships with students. Collaborate effectively with teachers, administrators, counselors, families, and other school personnel. Implement positive behavioral supports and strategies that promote self-regulation, responsible decision-making, and conflict resolution. Design engaging academic and skill-building activities that reinforce positive behaviors and student success. Respond appropriately and calmly to challenging situations and support students in resolving conflicts. Assess and monitor students' academic and behavioral progress. Differentiate instruction to meet individual student needs. Maintain clear expectations, consistent routines, and appropriate documentation of student progress. Create a safe, structured, respectful, and welcoming learning environment. Support students in developing the skills and confidence necessary for a successful transition to their next educational setting.Duties and Responsibilities
Plan and provide appropriate academic instruction aligned with students' courses, grade-level expectations, and individual needs. Develop daily lesson plans and structured learning activities that support both academic achievement and student growth. Monitor student attendance, academic performance, behavioral progress, and completion of assigned coursework. Maintain accurate records and communicate student progress regularly with administration and appropriate school staff. Teach and reinforce skills related to self-regulation, communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and positive decision-making. Establish consistent classroom routines and expectations that promote student responsibility and engagement. Implement individualized behavioral strategies and supports when appropriate. Collaborate with students, families, teachers, counselors, administrators, and other staff to develop and monitor student success plans. Provide students with feedback, encouragement, and opportunities to reflect on their progress. Participate in transition planning to support students as they prepare to return to a traditional classroom or move to another appropriate educational setting. Maintain a safe, organized, respectful, and student-centered classroom environment. Communicate promptly with administration regarding significant student concerns, progress, or needs.Salary and Benefits
This is a full-time, benefited, 10-month position. Salary is based on previous teaching experience.
Preference
Preference will be given to applicants with a background in special education, behavioral supports, counseling, or experience working with students who benefit from additional academic and behavioral support.
Full-Time Teacher Needed
To design and deliver a short-term program of sequential activities that will help students with behavioral problems change and return to the regular school population.