Middle School Job Board

Profile: Expatriate through Bucks County Association of Intercultural Advancement (BCO)

Calendar: Teacher calendar: Mid-July to mid-June for an initial period of two academic school years (2019-2020 and 2020-2021) with the possibility of subsequent one or two-year renewal

Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 7:20 AM to 3PM; Tuesday 7:20 AM-4 PM

Other Expectations: All CAG teachers are responsible for advising, teaching a weekly enrichment class and one student club and/or activity.

About the American School of Guatemala/Colegio Americano de Guatemala (CAG):
The American School of Guatemala was founded in 1945 and is an independent, non-profit, non-denominational, college preparatory institution that offers a rigorous academic program modeled after the best educational practices and methodologies of the United States of America. CAG is founded on the principles of a co-educational, bi-cultural (Guatemala-United States), bilingual (Spanish-English) program and are fully accredited in the U.S. by the New England Association of Colleges and Schools and recognized by the Guatemalan Ministry of Education as a Laboratory School.

With enrollment of approximately 1,600 students, we focus on continuity in a P-12 one school model, committed to student-centered learning and community connectedness.

Position Details:

• Possess an English Language Arts or History endorsement and have past experience teaching social studies.
• Collaborate constructively on a grade level team (planning, development of interdisciplinary work, following student progress, etc.) and with a grade level teaching partner.
• Collaborate with Middle School Faculty to integrate project based learning opportunities and find meaningful ways to integrate relevant cross curriculum teaching to support Social Science learning.
• Develop curriculum with curriculum leaders and P12 English Language Arts faculty to achieve alignment throughout the school.
• Support the development of prerequisites that will prepare students to be successful through their learning throughout their CAG experience.
• Support Social Science achievement among all sixth graders at the highest level of standards.
• Effectively use technology to support instruction and assessment, while also explore opportunities for virtual learning.
• Model academic excellence for students by holding self and students highly accountable to achieve excellence.
• Engage students actively and positively in classroom discussions and work to inspire students through teaching and learning.
• Actively engage in student life activities outside of assigned course schedule.
• Communicate student progress and engagement with confidence and consistency.
• Develop appropriate and unique forms of assessment to demonstrate curriculum breadth and student achievement.
• Implement the CCSS English Language Arts Standards with rigor, purpose, and planning.
• Develop professional goals with the CAG Faculty Reflection and Growth Framework.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
All middle school staff have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree preferred and/or related degree in Education and appropriate coursework in content area to be taught OR a degree in History with Teacher Certification
• Experience teaching English Language Arts at the middle or high school levels

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching CCSS at the middle school level.
• At least three years of English Language Arts teaching experience at the middle school level.
• Experience with Project Based Teaching and Learning/Integration and Collaboration
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Experience with advisory programs and advising middle school clubs
• An understanding of Standards Based Grading

Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to Steve Norlin-Weaver at snorlin-weaver@cag.edu.gt.

About Us:
The Children's Guild Alliance is a nonprofit organization serving children, families, and child-serving organizations. We are dedicated to transforming how America educates and cares for its children through education, behavioral health, national training, and consultation services. Affiliates of The Children's Guild Alliance include The Children's Guild, Monarch Academy public charter and contract schools, Monarch Preschool College Park, TranZed Academy for Working Students, TranZed Apprenticeships, The Children's Guild DC Public Charter School, Transformation Education Institute, and The National Children's Guild Fund. We are among the most experienced child-serving organizations in the Greater Baltimore/Washington region and are currently expanding in national and international programs. Each year, the agency's continuum of care and hundreds of professional staff help thousands of youth and young adults and their families achieve excel and succeed. We operate public charter and contract schools; special education schools; preschool; apprenticeships, and pre-career programs; therapeutic group homes; treatment foster care; and behavior health services. We invite you to be part of our innovative team!

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from accredited college or university; Master's preferred
• 2 to 4 years successful, full-time teaching experience; Special Education preferred
• Valid DC teaching certification

Responsibilities:
The Middle School Special Education Teacher is accountable to the Principal for the planning/design of intervention strategies and, as a core team member, for the following key performance areas:

Key Result Area #1 Instruction:

• Integrated, thematic lessons are provided congruent with the common core standards.
• The teacher utilizes a variety of instructional methodologies to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Individualized Education Programs for all assigned students are fully developed and implemented.
• Lesson plans are developed and implemented to address the students’ learning deficits on a daily basis.
• Current curriculum is expanded and adapted to meet students’ needs.
• Classroom management meets the needs of the student and the group.
• The teacher participates in on-going supervision.
• Utilize technology to support instruction.

• Team member (teacher, Teaching assistant, clinician, classroom assistants and one to ones) roles are clearly delineated and effectively carried out.
• External support for unique student situations is sought.
• The team embraces the holistic delivery of services.
• Effective communication with other team members is carried out through active listening and reflection.
• Team members are responsible to hold one another accountable by making the covert overt in an effort to be effective with the students.
• Parent and/or significant others are involved as a partner in the student’s educational program.

• Provide inspiration and direction to the Children’s Guild.
• Model best practices.
• Accountable to outcome measures.
• Collegial approach to teaching is practiced.
• Serve as a guide and mentor to students and peers.

• Documentation related to regulatory, licensing and funding bodies is completed in a thorough and timely manner.
• Agency-related documentation, such as student attendance, team meeting minutes, progress summaries, IEP’s, report cards, behavior observations, high risk and abuse reports, correspondence, crisis intervention, functional behavioral assessment, portfolio management, skill streaming and behavior intervention plans is completed in a thorough and timely manner.
• Computer competencies for documentation and communication.

• Participate in and graduate from The Children’s Guild’s Pre-Service Training Program.
• Participate in campus in-service trainings and agency in-service trainings.
• Certification and continuing educational requirements are met.

• Responsible for the supervision of the teaching assistant and one-to-one aides in their assigned classroom to include performance reviews in conjunction with the Executive or the Instructional Coordinator.

• Demonstrated understanding of the philosophy and mission of The Children’s Guild.
• Successful completion of the Pre-service Training Program.
• Successful completion and demonstrated competency with the prescribed behavior management program.
• The Children’s Guild demonstrates an awareness of, respect for, and attention to the diversity of the people with whom it interacts (persons served, personnel, families/caregivers, and other stakeholders) that are reflected in attitudes, organizational structures, policies, and services.

Applicants can apply online at https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs?clientkey=54A1B5238E106133791F7F2A5C9D797F

About Us:
The Children's Guild Alliance is a nonprofit organization serving children, families, and child-serving organizations. We are dedicated to transforming how America educates and cares for its children through education, behavioral health, national training, and consultation services. Affiliates of The Children's Guild Alliance include The Children's Guild, Monarch Academy public charter and contract schools, Monarch Preschool College Park, TranZed Academy for Working Students, TranZed Apprenticeships, The Children's Guild DC Public Charter School, Transformation Education Institute, and The National Children's Guild Fund. We are among the most experienced child-serving organizations in the Greater Baltimore/Washington region and are currently expanding in national and international programs. Each year, the agency's continuum of care and hundreds of professional staff help thousands of youth and young adults and their families achieve excel and succeed. We operate public charter and contract schools; special education schools; preschool; apprenticeships, and pre-career programs; therapeutic group homes; treatment foster care; and behavior health services. We invite you to be part of our innovative team!

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from accredited college or university; Master's preferred
• 2 to 4 years successful, full-time teaching experience; Special Education preferred
• Valid DC teaching certification

Responsibilities:
The Middle School Special Education Teacher is accountable to the Principal for the planning/design of intervention strategies and, as a core team member, for the following key performance areas:

Key Result Area #1 Instruction:

• Integrated, thematic lessons are provided congruent with the common core standards.
• The teacher utilizes a variety of instructional methodologies to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Individualized Education Programs for all assigned students are fully developed and implemented.
• Lesson plans are developed and implemented to address the students’ learning deficits on a daily basis.
• Current curriculum is expanded and adapted to meet students’ needs.
• Classroom management meets the needs of the student and the group.
• The teacher participates in on-going supervision.
• Utilize technology to support instruction.

• Team member (teacher, Teaching assistant, clinician, classroom assistants and one to ones) roles are clearly delineated and effectively carried out.
• External support for unique student situations is sought.
• The team embraces the holistic delivery of services.
• Effective communication with other team members is carried out through active listening and reflection.
• Team members are responsible to hold one another accountable by making the covert overt in an effort to be effective with the students.
• Parent and/or significant others are involved as a partner in the student’s educational program.

• Provide inspiration and direction to the Children’s Guild.
• Model best practices.
• Accountable to outcome measures.
• Collegial approach to teaching is practiced.
• Serve as a guide and mentor to students and peers.

• Documentation related to regulatory, licensing and funding bodies is completed in a thorough and timely manner.
• Agency-related documentation, such as student attendance, team meeting minutes, progress summaries, IEP’s, report cards, behavior observations, high risk and abuse reports, correspondence, crisis intervention, functional behavioral assessment, portfolio management, skill streaming and behavior intervention plans is completed in a thorough and timely manner.
• Computer competencies for documentation and communication.

• Participate in and graduate from The Children’s Guild’s Pre-Service Training Program.
• Participate in campus in-service trainings and agency in-service trainings.
• Certification and continuing educational requirements are met.

• Responsible for the supervision of the teaching assistant and one-to-one aides in their assigned classroom to include performance reviews in conjunction with the Executive or the Instructional Coordinator.

• Demonstrated understanding of the philosophy and mission of The Children’s Guild.
• Successful completion of the Pre-service Training Program.
• Successful completion and demonstrated competency with the prescribed behavior management program.
• The Children’s Guild demonstrates an awareness of, respect for, and attention to the diversity of the people with whom it interacts (persons served, personnel, families/caregivers, and other stakeholders) that are reflected in attitudes, organizational structures, policies, and services.

Applicants can apply online at https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs?clientkey=54A1B5238E106133791F7F2A5C9D797F

About Us:
The Children's Guild Alliance is a nonprofit organization serving children, families, and child-serving organizations. We are dedicated to transforming how America educates and cares for its children through education, behavioral health, national training, and consultation services. Affiliates of The Children's Guild Alliance include The Children's Guild, Monarch Academy public charter and contract schools, Monarch Preschool College Park, TranZed Academy for Working Students, TranZed Apprenticeships, The Children's Guild DC Public Charter School, Transformation Education Institute, and The National Children's Guild Fund. We are among the most experienced child-serving organizations in the Greater Baltimore/Washington region and are currently expanding in national and international programs. Each year, the agency's continuum of care and hundreds of professional staff help thousands of youth and young adults and their families achieve excel and succeed. We operate public charter and contract schools; special education schools; preschool; apprenticeships, and pre-career programs; therapeutic group homes; treatment foster care; and behavior health services. We invite you to be part of our innovative team!

Qualifications:
The successful candidate must possess 2-4 years of teaching experience or an equivalent combination of education/experience.

Education:
The successful candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education from an accredited college or institution and have appropriate licenses. Interested candidates must have a Maryland Teaching Certificate or be eligible to apply for one.

Applicants can apply online at https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs?clientkey=54A1B5238E106133791F7F2A5C9D797F