Bryt Harbor Program Academic Coordinator/Teacher - Marblehead High School

BRYT Harbor Program Academic Coordinator/Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:
Current and Valid MA DESE license as a high school teacher; ESL and Special Education experience preferred; SEI Endorsement is required

Demonstrated interest in teaching students struggling with complex challenges
Evidence of the emotional maturity and stability necessary for the work involved
Such additional qualifications as the Marblehead High School Administration may find appropriate and acceptable

REPORTS TO:
Building Principal and the BRYT Harbor Coordinator

JOB GOAL:
To help students needing intensive supports in returning to or transitioning into Marblehead High School to make rapid progress toward achieving credits needed to complete the school year on track for graduation.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develops and implements the academic component of the overall case management plan for each student in BRYT
Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students, including modifying existing curriculum and developing modular units allowing BRYT students to rapidly achieve credit
Oversees the implementation and grading of the Edgenuity platform to create courses and credit recovery programs needed for students to get back on track and meet the graduation requirements
Develops and maintains a work tracking and academic data management system for students in BRYT
Pro-actively communicates with teacher colleagues and school administrators regarding the academic program, requirements, progress, and status of each student in BRYT
Engages in consistent two-way communication with the families of BRYT students to keep them apprised of student progress and gather feedback and information to support student learning and well-being
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students
Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives, including leading small-group and 1:1 tutoring sessions with BRYT students
Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required
Counsels with colleagues, students, and or parents on a regular basis
Monitors progress of BRYT students who have transitioned out of the program.
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom
Plans and supervises purposeful assignments
Attends staff meetings and serves on staff and or school committees
Participate in staff development programs