Job Description
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Teacher is charged with providing instruction to our students and is specifically responsible for, but not limited to:
- Implementing instruction according to the school’s educational goals and objectives by focusing on high standards and achievement for all students, including ELL and/or those who receive special education services.
- Instructing classes as assigned by leveraging school curriculum and texts and other support materials as needed.
- Providing timely and actionable feedback to students regarding their assignments and assessments.
- Developing and Implementing lesson and unit plans to support effective delivery of instruction.
- Encouraging students to set and maintain standards of behavior needed to achieve.
- Maintaining a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Providing for continuous evaluation of student progress consistent with school established goals and policies.
- Maintaining student records and other pertinent data as determined by the school.
- Facilitating students’ progress and growth toward stated objectives of instruction within the limits of the resources provided by the school.
- Actively participating in all professional development, team planning, and data analysis meetings as needed.
- Collaborating with grade level and/or content peers to create a consistent learning experience for students.
An ideal candidate for this role will demonstrate the following and/or have experiences with:
- Commitment to the success of all students and specifically to raising the academic achievement of children in high-poverty communities and/ or children with special needs.
- Desire to grow professionally and seek out new opportunities to learn; and integrity and clarity in all communications and interactions.
- Ability to use data to inform instruction
- Innovative teaching methodologies through techniques such as team teaching, demonstrations, simulations, and consultations.
- Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Ability to critically assess challenges and identify effective instructional/behavioral solutions to support the success of each of his or her students.
- Exceptional classroom management skills.
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong working knowledge of technology used to design and differentiate instruction for students.