Middle School ELA Teacher

Atlantis Academy, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a Teacher to join our award-winning team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!

If you thrive in a fast-paced, goal-oriented, outcome-driven environment, seek a career with genuine purpose, and possess a problem-solving mindset, a sense of humor, and a stellar work ethic — We Should Talk! 📲

As a Teacher, you are first and foremost responsible for increasing student achievement by consistently ensuring the implementation of instructional practices and strategies endorsed by ChanceLight Education and in accordance with Atlantis Academy policies.  As the instructional leader, you will ensure quality instruction is delivered and Atlantis policies and procedures are implemented in an effective and efficient manner.

‖ Responsibilities Include:

• Delivering instruction, through the use of curriculum materials and educational software.
• Developing daily lesson plans and classroom schedule that reflects state and school requirements.
• Collaborating with fellow teachers and other support staff to provide instructional support and approved modification to the curriculum.
• Implementing standards for student behavior in order to ensure a safe, secure and effective learning environment by providing a high degree of structure, clear expectations and consistency.
• Maintaining regular contact with students’ parents/guardians to inform of student’s progress, areas of difficulties, and any changes or situations in home life that may affect school performance.
• Actively participating in team meetings when necessary to address specific student and parent concerns.
• Assessing student progress through consistent review of classroom data collection and recording systems.
• Keeping up to date with research-based practices and developments in subject area, resources, and professional development.
• Responding constructively to formal and informal feedback.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

This position operates with oversight and guidance from the Center Director in carrying out the essential duties and responsibilities to provide overall leadership, quality assurance, managerial and administrative support for the Atlantis Academy site.

‖ Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education or related field.

• Prior experience working with curriculum development, differentiation and instruction in a classroom setting.

• Prior experience working in a special education program setting preferred.

• Prior experience working with children with autism and related disabilities preferred.

• Solid motivational, problem solving, decision making and organizational skills.

• Willingness to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities and new initiatives.

• Strong oral and written communication.

• Highly skilled in working with students with diverse needs.

Atlantis Academy is a division of ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, the nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults.  For more than 45 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide, we have helped change the direction of more than 240,000 student lives!

💻 Learn more about our history, our mission and the program services we provide by visiting the link below:

• https://bit.ly/m/WorkWithPurpose

At ChanceLight we believe in providing more than just a job, as a member of our team you'll receive the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment!  Your path to a truly rewarding career starts here – where growth, empowerment, and collaboration define our culture; and every day is a Chance to transform lives through education!

‖ Perks and Benefits Include:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions
• FREE Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line
• Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Personal Protection Insurance Plans
• Cigna Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies Program
• Legal Services Insurance 
• Pet Health Insurance
• Accrual-based Paid Time Off 
• School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
• Extensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy
• 401k Retirement Saving Plan
• Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
• Opportunities for Growth & Development
• And So Much More!

If you're ready to start making lasting impacts on the lives of students and contribute to the creation of a brighter future — This Is Your Chance!

Join us and together, we can empower students to overcome challenges, build confidence and unlock their full potential!

Careers, With ChanceLight 💙 Work. With Purpose.

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Education

• Bachelors or better in Education or related field

Licenses & Certifications

• Teaching Certification

Skills

• Special Education

• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem Solving
• Behavioral Support
• Classroom Management
• Curriculum Development
• Personalized Instruction

Behaviors

• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Motivations

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization