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Leman Academy of Excellence
201-500 employees
Public charter K-8 school with preschool
No salary listed
Oro Valley, AZ, USA
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Requirements
- Completed Application (Required)
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree and completion of accredited teacher preparation program or 45 hours of education courses at an accredited institution, including 21 hours in special education and eight hours of practicum - OR - a valid teaching certificate from another state.
- Valid Arizona Teaching Certification for Special Education.
- AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card / Background and Criminal History Clearance.
- First Aid and CPR Certification.
- The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of the necessary principles and application of theory into practice for effective instruction and positive behavioral supports that are beneficial for implementation with all scholars with disabilities.
- Demonstrates the ability to provide positive behavioral support to scholars in a group and an individual setting.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the federal, state, and local mandates governing the determination and delivery of Exceptional Scholar Services.
- Completes observations and reports pertaining to learning behaviors of scholars.
- Displays the ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school based staff, scholars, parents and community members.
- Working knowledge and understanding of Classical curricula and learning - OR - a willingness and desire to learn the Classical model of education.
- Working knowledge and understanding of Charlotte Mason’s educational philosophy and methodology - OR - a willingness to better understand Miss Mason’s educational philosophy and methodology.
- Working knowledge and understanding of the Common Core Standards (Arizona College and Career Ready Standards) - OR - a willingness to learn such standards.
- Working knowledge and understanding of Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) k-12 online assessment system - OR - a willingness to effectively understand the NWEA online assessment system.
- Working knowledge and understanding of eIEP Pro (web-based IEP writing program) - OR - a willingness to learn such programs.
- Proven leadership ability promoting collaborative decision making.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to positively impact community, parents, scholars, administration, instructional staff and office support staff.
- Strong commitment to supporting and safeguarding the principles of excellence in classical education.
- Working knowledge of pedagogy, instructional methodology, and curriculum development.
- Ability to manage conflict resolution with an attitude of humility and service.
- Working knowledge and understanding of Data-Driven Instruction model - OR - a willingness to better understand and learn more of data-driven instruction and assessment decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Coordinating and assuring full state and federal compliance with all aspects of programming (identification, review, dismissal) for scholars with disabilities per the IDEA, Section 504 and the ADA.
- Provide direct Exceptional Scholar Services, as needed, and supervising itinerant service providers; provide direct and indirect instructional support to scholars in a positive environment.
- Conduct formal and informal assessments of scholars to determine progress made toward achieving IEP goals on a weekly or monthly basis. Progress reports sent home to parents each quarter.
- Meet with parents to discuss their child's progress and to determine priorities for their child and their individualized educational needs.
- Establish and enforce rules and procedures for responsible behavior, maintaining order among the scholars for whom you are responsible.
- Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
- Instruct scholars in academic subjects using a variety of techniques such as phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning and to meet scholars' varying needs and interests.
- Teach socially acceptable behavior, as determined by the scholars’ individualized education programs (IEPs) by employing techniques in an overall positive behavioral support system.
- Modify the classical education curriculum for scholars with disabilities based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
- Facilitate in the development and implementation of informal academic and behavior intervention programs for individual scholars in need.
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides scholars with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all scholars.
- Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and other professionals to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to promote scholars' educational, physical, and social/emotional development.
- Maintain accurate and complete scholar records and prepare reports on scholars and activities, as required by laws, school policies, and administrative regulations.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to scholars.
- Develop plans for effective communication, monitoring, and follow-up of scholars in inclusive classroom settings.
- Provide crisis intervention, as needed, for scholars and those in inclusive classrooms.
- Assist in collection of data for providing appropriate classroom interventions.
- Serve as a member of a Scholar Study Team (SST) and a multidisciplinary team, as appropriate.
- Preparing and reporting accurate and timely data for internal and external regulatory purposes; assist in preparation of data for local, state, and federal reports.
- Maintain professional competence by participating in staff development activities, curriculum development meetings, and other professional opportunities.
- Perform related work as required.
- Maintain confidentiality per FERPA.
Leman Academy of Excellence runs public charter schools for grades K-8 in Arizona and Colorado, offering tuition-free education with open admission policies. It also operates tuition-based preschool programs at select locations. The curriculum emphasizes academics plus character education inspired by Dr. Kevin Leman, funded by public charter dollars with additional revenue from preschool programs. Its goal is to help students grow academically and morally in a positive, engaging learning environment.
Company Size
201-500
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Headquarters
Tucson, Arizona
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Over 4000 scholars signal strong enrollment growth in Arizona, Colorado.
- New East Tucson campus expands into high-growth Tucson market.
- Parker-Bayou Gulch leverages Douglas County for community outreach.
What critics are saying
- Declining proficiency scores drop enrollment to BASIS Tucson within 6-12 months.
- East Tucson renewal denial closes campus, triggers scrutiny in 12-24 months.
- State funding cuts slash per-pupil allocation by 10-15% in 12-18 months.
What makes Leman Academy of Excellence unique
- Tuition-free K-8 charter emphasizes Dr. Kevin Leman's character education.
- Smaller class sizes foster safe environments and parent partnerships.
- Tuition-based preschool generates revenue beyond public funding.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Paid Time Off
Long and Short Term Disability