Employment
Job Openings: None at this time
Please fill in the application (link listed below) and send to Dr. Linda Portlock at the address listed or fax to the number below.
TEACHERS --We are always interested in talking to qualified teachers and instructional aides as our staffing will increase yearly as we add grades. Please fill out an application and submit it for consideration. Fax applications with resume to Dr. Portlock (see information below).
NOTE: All employees of the school must have a Child Abuse Clearance and a clean Police Record Check. The listings provided are modified from the comprehensive job description. For a complete job description, please call 610-383-4311.
You may click on one of the following links to view and print our employment application:
Or you may send your resume, copy of certification, unofficial transcripts, references and letter of introduction to:
Dr. Linda Portlock, CEO
Graystone Academy Charter School
139 Modena Road
Coatesville, PA 19320
FAX 610-383-7898
JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Teachers
Position Summary: Teachers at Graystone Academy will provide students with a first class learning experience that maximizes their intellectual, social, emotional and physical development.
Required Education: Bachelor Degree in Education or related discipline (i.e. social science, humanities). Must have appropriate credentials as designated by the PA Department of Education. Must demonstrate competency in all areas of content responsibility and be computer literate.
Primary Tasks:
1. Share a commitment to the success of the mission, goals and objections of the charter school.
2. Support and fully participate in a school culture that focuses on student and adult learning.
3. Set high expectations and standards for the achievement of GACS’s academic achievement.
4. Offer content and instruction that ensures student achievement of school’s academic achievement.
5. Support a school philosophy that values continuous learning for adults tied into student learning and other goals.
6. Use multiple sources of data collection to analyze barriers to student achievement and to access, identify and apply to instructional improvement.
7. Provide opportunities for the community to be involved in student and school success.
(Contact the school for the comprehensive position description.)
Instructional Aides
Position Summary: To provide students with a first class learning experience that maximizes their intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development, including the development of their ability to apply their intellect to solving problems and contribute to their communities as enlightened and responsible citizens.
Primary Tasks: Support the classroom teacher in guiding the learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals and implementation of personal learning plans of students. Support the classroom teacher in effective planning and organization for instruction by: having lesson plans available at least one week in advance to assist in case of absence; taking attendance as required; tracking and submitting grades accurately and on time; keeping classroom organized, neat and attractive at all times. Motivate students to achieve at their highest level of ability and potential through classroom activities, assignments, relationships, participation and feedback; set high expectations; and demonstrate sensitivity to different learning styles.
Required Education/Skills: Must have appropriate credentials as designated by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Must demonstrate competency in all areas of classroom responsibility.