SPARTAN ACADEMY TEACHER (ELA)

Fremont County School District Number 25

Riverton, Wyoming

Spartan Academy Teacher (ELA)

Location: Spartan Academy

Reports to: RMS Building Principal

Supervises: None

Approved/Revised Date: July 17, 2024

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in job related area
• A valid Wyoming PTSB teaching license/endorsement for the subject and grade level and an At-Risk/Alternative Teacher endorsement
• Job related experience

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Teaching experience
• Background in PBIS and Restorative Justice

POSITION SUMMARY

To build positive, trusting relationships with assigned students and assist them as they work to meet

their academic goals.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct individualized tutorial sessions for assigned students with academic deficiencies; helps to determine what skill areas require additional assistance.
• Design and implement exercises and activities to facilitate assigned students' academic improvement.
• Assist with the maintenance of records required to document assigned students' attendance and academic progress.
• Help to determine students' needs for assistance in other areas such as counseling and makes referrals as necessary.
• Help students develop independent study skills and organization techniques to help improve their academic performance.
• Communicate proactively with teaching staff, students, parents and building administrators as applicable. Report to the school administrator if unsatisfactory progress is observed in tutoring sessions.
• May be involved in arranging or assisting various special academic programs which are in addition to normal tutorial sessions.
• Assist in planning and delivering of in person physical and wellness activities to students
• Assists in transportation of students as needed or assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Possesses strong oral and written communication skills
• Works independently with little direct supervision
• Works as part of a team
• Accepts responsibility and is self-motivated
• Demonstrates strong work ethic to achieve District goals
• Displays effective multitasking and time management skills

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as policies and regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine correspondence.

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. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

EVALUATION

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of certified or classified personnel.

SALARY SCHEDULE

This position will be paid according to the approved Certified Teacher Salary Schedule.

$49,200-$76,700

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

School Year Calendar, unless otherwise assigned by supervisor.

CLEARANCES

Employment is contingent on a local, state, and federal criminal background clearance.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.