Job Description

About Us

The Franklin School of Innovation (FSI) is a rigorous, college-preparatory, interdisciplinary, public charter middle and high school in Asheville, N.C. that uses the EL Education (formerly Expeditionary Learning) model to prepare students in grades 5 -12 to create their own futures. The school has grown to serve 750 students in a beautiful permanent campus in the West Asheville/Candler area.

Mission

The Franklin School of Innovation is preparing the next generation of leaders, capable of solving problems and participating effectively and ethically as local and global citizens. Through challenging academics, real-world learning, and community engagement, our students discover their potential, develop persistence and recognize the value of others. Our graduates are ready for the future they will create.

Core Elements of our Educational Model

Learning Expeditions:Expeditions are long-term, teacher-designed studies, often multi-disciplinary, that involve students in original research, critical thinking and problem solving. They incorporate fieldwork or service learning and culminate in student products of value to an external audience. Crew:Crew is an integral component of EL Education schools, in which small groups of students meet with an adult advisor several times a week to explicitly work on team building, relationships, our Habits of Scholarship, and prepare for Personal Learning Plans and portfolios. 8th & 10th Grade Passage Portfolios:All students develop individual portfolios to demonstrate mastery of academic standards as well as development of habits of scholarship and self-reflection. At 8th and 10th grades, these portfolios are used to showcase students' readiness to move forward to the next level of education. Internships/Independent Projects:Every high school student will complete a self-designed internship or independent project to develop practical career and life skills. Service Learning:Integrated into our academic program to enrich learning, provide real-world applications, and build students' understanding of themselves as local and global citizens.

Position Overview

This is a high school position that works with students following the Occupational Course of Study (OCS) and Extended Content Standards (ECS) grades 9-12. This EC teacher works with grade level team(s), a dedicated classroom assistant and partners with NCVPS to provide students with instruction that aligns with graduation requirements by grade level. The EC/OCS teacher collaborates with Vocational Rehabilitation and Watauga Opportunities, INC (PreEmployment Transition Services) to coordinate training opportunities that prepare the students for vocational decisions for life after high school. The OCS/ECS Program at Franklin is provided in an inclusive model, with core instruction delivered in the special education setting within their least restrictive environment. Elective courses are in the general education setting and students are assigned to a grade level CREW.

The EC/OCS teacher adapts general education lessons and teaches all manner of subjects in school. They also teach basic skills, such as communication techniques, executive functioning, positive behavioral supports, remedial math and literacy to students with more profound needs.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement an instructional plan which is compatible with Franklin's instructional methods and strategies and the students' Individual Education Program (IEPs); Develop, implement, review, and conduct evaluations for IEPs; Provide direct special education instruction to identified students. Plan, organize, and assign activities that are specific to each student's abilities; Employ a variety of special education strategies and techniques to meet student needs. The person in this position is responsible for creating a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities; Modify the general education curriculum for students with disabilities based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies. Act as a case coordinator for assigned students; Effectively communicate with teachers, parents, related services staff, and administrators to facilitate the IEP process; Monitor student behavior, maintains discipline in the classroom, deescalates inappropriate behaviors and teaches students appropriate behavioral strategies. Certification in TCI or willingness to become TCI-certified is required; Assist students with disabilities with their personal and self-help needs; Develop lesson plans that ensure the attainment of specific learning standards and work with staff to modify and accommodate lessons to the needs of students with disabilities in inclusion-based settings; Coordinate lesson plans and Expeditions with other teachers to maximize possibilities for integrated, multi-disciplinary teaching addressing individual needs of assigned students; Evaluate students' progress through data collection to establish meaningful student goals and necessary accommodations or modifications; Maintain effective professional liaison and communication between school and home, including periodic written progress reports; Maintain privacy of student records and information; Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from administrative staff; Serve as an advisor to students through Franklin's Crew program; Attend staff development and team planning meetings during designated hours;

Qualifications

Commitment to Franklin's mission and educational model; BA/BS degree in education, especially in special education; EC Certified with certification in at least one area of disability. Five years of teaching and/or supervision in the field of special education; Working knowledge of NC DPI Exceptional Children regulations, including an understanding of the federal, state, and local mandates governing the determination and delivery of special education services; Demonstrated organizational skills; Record of a highly successful teaching, student teaching, or residency experience; Demonstrated literacy skills, including written and oral communication and reading; Demonstrated interest in, and ability and experience to engage the interest of school-age children; Demonstrated interest in and ability to work with diverse children with special needs; Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member; Demonstrated ability to evaluate tests and measurements of achievement; Demonstrated ability to use data to measure and direct planning; Must be able to use an assortment of equipment and classroom tools, such as ECATS, Infinite Campus, Canvas, Google, and assistive technology. Commitment to pursuing professional development workshops, trainings, and seminars to increase knowledge of subject and training of other staff on new research, techniques, and methodologies.

Compensation and Development:

Salary Target: Competitive based on North Carolina teacher salary scale 401k with employer match Medical benefits through NC State Health Plan Weekly early release days for professional learning and collaborative time with teams; exceptional mentoring from EC director and department chairs
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance
Work Location: In person