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Catapult Learning
High School Art Teacher
Edtech.com's Summary
Catapult Learning is hiring a High School Art Teacher. The role provides academic, social, and emotional support to students who need additional help succeeding in school, using the proven instructional models, strategies, and curriculum of Specialized Education Services (SESI), the company's special education division. The teacher assesses students often, uses the data to shape instruction, and works with school teams and families to improve student outcomes.
Highlights
- Teach knowledge and skills to a diverse group of students from varied developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds, giving individualized attention to meet each student's needs.
- Use assessment data to adjust short- and long-term plans that support students' academic performance.
- Develop and maintain skill-appropriate lesson plans.
- Collaborate with team members to build an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor.
- Apply the school's behavior support and intervention strategies, including de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical restraint when needed to keep students and staff safe.
- Track student growth and progress toward goals, and maintain the required student forms and files.
- Take part in the school's daily functions, such as morning, lunch, and afternoon supervision, along with conferences, meetings, and training.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, with a valid teaching certification preferred.
- Physical demands include moving quickly in response to student needs, lifting and assisting students with mobility challenges (up to 50 pounds or more), and working on a computer or tablet for up to 8 hours a day.
- Posted pay starts from $50,000 per year.
High School Art Teacher Full Description
Overview
Realize the joy of possibility by providing academic, social, and emotional services for students who need additional support to shine in school. Utilize SESI’s proven instructional models, strategies, and curriculum. Conduct frequent and appropriate assessments, use data to develop and implement instructional plans, and collaborate with school teams and families to drive outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Work with a diverse group of students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Teach knowledge and skills, nurture confidence and character, and provide individualized attention to meet the needs of all students.
- Use assessment data to modify short- and long-term plans to promote students’ academic performance.
- Develop and maintain skill-appropriate lesson plans.
- Collaborate with team members to foster an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor.
- Apply the school’s behavior support and intervention strategies.
- Implement de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical restraint if necessary to maintain the safety of students and team members.
- Drive, record, and track student growth and progress toward goals; develop and maintain required forms and files.
- Participate in the school’s daily functions (e.g., morning, lunch, afternoon supervisory duties), as well as conferences, meetings, and training.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning; valid teaching certification preferred.
- Commitment to learning and implementing feedback.
- Ability to adapt and remain flexible in a dynamic educational environment.
Posted Salary Range
Starting from USD $50,000.00/Yr.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to run short distances and move swiftly in response to student needs, including bending, kneeling, and crouching.
- Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, often requiring the handling of up to 50 pounds or more.
- Skill in managing fine motor tasks, such as helping students with writing, manipulating small objects, or using adaptive devices.
- Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to 8 hours daily.
- Capacity to remain calm and composed during physically and emotional demanding situations, ensuring student safety and well-being
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
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