ATLAS Teacher

Position Details

Position Title: Achievement Through Learning and Support (ATLAS) Classroom Teacher
Department: Instructional Services
Reports To: ATLAS Coordinator
FLSA Status: Exempt

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood, elementary education or related discipline with previous student teaching experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated experience in implementing responsive behavior support programs.
  • A minimum of three years of experience as a classroom teacher.
  • Experience or training in trauma-informed practices.

Valid SC Teaching License (any applicable area)
Must have current government issued identification

8 Hours/190 Days
Certified Salary Schedule

Under general supervision, instructs students in academic and social skills in such a way that the individual student's needs, interests, and abilities are met. Assists in other school programs as assigned.

• Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One towards increased outcomes for students.
• Interacts, communicates and collaborates with all stakeholders effectively.
• Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive working and learning environment.
• Operates general office and technology equipment needed for daily activities.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all employee and student information.
• Participates in all professional meetings and training sessions as required.
• Requests and maintains materials needed for daily responsibilities and essential functions; provides for safe storage and proper use of all tools, equipment and materials.
• Supervises student activities on the playground, in the lunchroom, in arrival and dismissal locations and other areas as assigned; maintains positive behavior support and classroom management systems.
• Demonstrates a variety of teaching skills to foster independent, creative, critical thinkers and problem solvers.
• Designs and facilitates engaging, high level, sophisticated learning experiences and applications.
• Teaches concepts and skills based on state standards that facilitate learning and contribute to students' academic and personal development.
• Demonstrates and evaluates the effectiveness of both formative and summative assessments; collaborates with other staff members to analyze assessment data in relation to student learning and develops instructional strategies to close the learning and performance gap.
• Prepares various records and forms such as lesson plans, daily and weekly activity plans, assessments, material requisitions, behavior tracking data reports, etc.
• Organizes classrooms and other settings for daily instruction and safety of all students.
• Effectively uses personal computing devices and software applications for the management of student records, instructional efficiency, and professional development.
• Meets with families, administrators and school counselors as needed to discuss student performance, social and emotional needs, behavior, and personal and academic goals and expectations, etc.; issues reports in accordance with school board policy to inform parents/guardians of students' progress; suggests interventions as appropriate.
• If applicable, supervises activities of assigned instructional assistants which involve such duties as planning and reviewing work and providing instruction, guidance and training.
• Stays abreast of innovative trends and research studies in the field of behavior support and intervention and interprets their potential usefulness within the framework of the total school program; demonstrates lifelong learning.
• Implements behavior intervention practices.
• Collaborates with other stakeholders to develop and implement student behavior intervention plans.
• Utilizes academic formative and summative assessments, as well as data tracking methods for monitoring and reporting behavior progress over time; analyzes both types of assessment data in relation to student progress and develops instructional strategies to close the learning and performance gap.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Responsible for supervision of students in classrooms, field studies and other instructional settings. Responsible for classroom materials and supplies budget (if applicable). Responsible for maintenance and inventory of equipment; responsible for reporting equipment malfunctions and safety issues.

Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Lexington County School District One Board policies. Must be able to access reliable transportation. Knowledge of the policies, procedures and activities of the school district which pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis, CPI, Ukeru, and…