About the Organization

Fusion Academy is a revolutionary alternative, accredited private school for grades 6-12 that offers a fully individualized classroom: one student, one teacher. As the nationwide leader in one to one schooling, Fusion Academy has campuses throughout the country.

Every student at Fusion is unique - some students are accelerated learners; some need flexible scheduling; and others have special learning needs due to attention challenges, learning differences, or social and emotional difficulties. No matter why students come to Fusion, our model is simple - through compassion and acceptance, Fusion students learn on their terms, on their schedule, and in their learning style.

Our model is a unique academic program offering services year-round on a rolling admissions basis. Our environment is highly personal and socially inclusive. Equal emphasis is placed on students' emotional well-being as it is on academic achievements. In addition to full time enrollment, students at Fusion Academy may take a class for credit or enroll in our tutoring/mentoring program.

The Fusion culture offers a special place to work, teach, and learn. Fusionites are a special brand of educators--they are creative, passionate, embrace change, and have fun! They communicate honestly and with compassion to both students and colleagues. People join the Fusion family for more than just a paycheck; they seek to work with peers who share these values. And because Fusion is growing rapidly, we offer considerable opportunity for career advancement throughout the country.

Pay Range

Hours

Location

Columbia

Description

What if we told you there is a place where unconventional ideas become the conventional way to teach? Where students partner with their teachers, who equally mentor them in their learning journey? Curious?

Our campus has an immediate opening for a Special Education Lead Teacher. This position provides a student-centered, supportive classroom that promotes compassion, emotional security, resourcefulness, and independent critical thinking while addressing the individual academic and emotional needs of each student through Fusion's differentiated approach.

Our education model of one student to one teacher is unlike any other. Our talented teachers provide life-changing educational experiences to middle and high school students through our personalized approach to education.

Love. Motivate. Teach. That is our bedrock. When students are engaged and sure of themselves, they learn. Our approach is possible and successful because of its simplicity: One teacher to one student.

Our campuses are small by design with 50 to 75 students enrolled. The Fusion culture offers a special place to work, teach, and learn. Every campus is unique and so too are our teachers. Just like our students, we accept you for who you are. Uniqueness is our normal.

Fusion Columbia (near Baltimore) is an amazing place to work. We value community, intention, and fun.

Position Summary:

The Special Education Lead Teacher ensures that the school is appropriately serving students of different learning profiles. They are responsible for helping families feel supported and assisting the teachers and leadership team in delivering a successful social, emotional, and academic experience.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Gather and analyze information from outside professionals.
• Support teachers in understanding various learning profiles and delivering creative accommodations that meet students' needs.
• Consult with other teachers on campus who might need support working with a student with challenging learning issues.
• Providing professional development to staff around particular diagnoses, symptoms, and interventions.
• Supporting the Head of School with admissions questions about the appropriateness of particular students for Fusion.
• Attending student team meetings when needed.
• Teaching content classes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Relevant coursework in Special Education. Ideally, a Master's degree ** or ** Certificate in Educational Therapy, Special Education, ** or ** similar advanced educational background in learning disabilities, ADHD, and emotional disorders.
• Experience with students with learning differences and ADHD.
• Patience and a problem-solving approach to issues.
• Strong working knowledge of special education: the IEP process, 504s, and ISPs.
• Our ideal candidate is an outgoing, well-organized individual who is eager to work in a highly dynamic, energetic school setting.
• Candidate must be prepared to teach and tutor material at a high school level immediately.

Competencies Desired:

• Deep respect and understanding for teaching and learning.
• Knowledge and expertise in educational resources and best practices for secondary students.
• Creative solutions for struggling learners.
• Proactive communication with leadership team and families of students.
• Desire and skills to collaborate successfully with teams of teachers.
• Commitment to constant self-improvement.
• Other job-related competencies: honesty/integrity, highly organized, follow-through on commitments, persistence, proactivity, calm under pressure, strategic thinking/visioning, creativity/innovation, enthusiasm, listening skills, pro-active communication, persuasion.
• Other cultural competencies): intelligent, patient, ability to handle a fast paced environment, continuous learner, passionate, engaging, personable, high EQ, collaborative, empathic.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex.

Position Requirements

See above

Number of Openings

1

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time and/or Part-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt
This position is currently accepting applications.