About Mill Springs Academy:

For more than 40 years, Mill Springs Academy has been dedicated to empowering neurodivergent students to discover their strengths and thrive. Our unique approach to education combines academic learning with practical skill development through project-based learning. Our hands-on curriculum engages students in real-world challenges, fostering critical thinking, executive functioning skills, and social-emotional intelligence. At Mill Springs, our mission is clear—prepare students to be Real World Ready, equipped with the confidence, life skills, and resilience to succeed in whatever path they choose.

The teacher will provide opportunities for maximum student development and growth through developmentally appropriate learning experiences. The teacher will design and implement a wide variety of instructional strategies that will accommodate various abilities and skills in the school curriculum. This is a full-time position teaching five academic classes and an Advisory. 

Responsibilities:
? Design unit plans and lesson plans that include project-based learning, student initiative-driven units and labs, hands-on learning, and diverse approaches to problem-solving.
? Track student performance; evaluate programs and student progress (conferences, written evaluation, and written daily correspondence).
? Effectively adapt teaching methods, instructional materials, and learning opportunities to meet students' varying needs and interests.
? Be comfortable with differentiation in the classroom.
? Instruct and encourage individual students; establish goals for individualized students and small groups.
? Implement and model the school’s social curriculum (Levels System/Community Structure) with a strong emphasis on community.
? Assess student progress through observations, assignments, and assessments, and communicate and collaborate with parents, other teachers, counselors, and administrators regarding students' progress.
? Maintain accurate and complete student records.
? Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and
improve professional competence.
? Participate in student extra-curricular activities, such as sponsorship of clubs, involvement in after-school
student activities, and chaperoning student events.
? Exhibit strong classroom management skills and ensure engagement and discipline.
? Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
? Select, store, order, issue, and inventory equipment, materials, and supplies.
? Additional duties as assigned by the administration.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
? Bachelor’s degree (preferably a Masters); a minimum of 3 years teaching experience
? Special Education degree or endorsement preferred
? Experience teaching students with learning disabilities and an understanding of different learning styles and skill levels
? Creative, flexible, innovative teaching style that engages all types of learners.
? Ability and desire to be a team player and to develop positive working relationships with colleagues.
? Ability to develop positive rapport with students.
? Strong communication skills
? Proficient computer literacy skills (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, email, Internet, presentation software, and online programs) including experience with interactive whiteboards and learning management technology;
? Working knowledge of Google Classroom and its applications (Documents, Slides, Sites, etc.)