Objectives of this Role
- Foster interdisciplinary learning, teaching, and instruction according to national curriculum standards and the educational needs and abilities of individuals and groups of students
- Create a classroom culture that is welcoming, positive, and devotes the majority of time to instruction rather than discipline
- Plan, prepare, and teach lessons, promoting the general progress and well-being of individual students and groups of students
- Drive outstanding student achievement for all students in your classroom and support colleagues in driving student achievement school-wide
- Communicate, cooperate, and consult with school staff, and parents/guardians in the student's best interest
- Build knowledge by attending continuing education seminars
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities
- Utilize a wide variety of teaching methods to create differentiated opportunities for deep understanding for all learners, including students with special needs
- Create and distribute educational support, including reading material, activities, homework assignments, comprehensively sharing lessons, and using visual/audio accompaniments to facilitate interactive learning
- Assess and evaluate student growth; creating action plans on a class-wide, group-wide, and individual basis in response to student data
- Assess, record, and report on the development, progress, and behavior of students, issuing grades, progress reports, and report cards
- Plan, execute, and chaperone educational in-class, and outdoor activities and events
- Collaborate with the Learning Specialist, School Counselor, Assistant Principal, and Principal in providing students with academic and social support, and attend family/support meetings as needed
Required qualifications:
- Teaching degree or in a degree in a specialized subject with a certificate in education
- Thorough knowledge of best practices and legal guidelines and willingness to adhere to the school’s procedures and policies
- Excellent organization and communication skills
- Can pass a background check
- Creative, positive, and energetic disposition
- Proficient with technology, including audiovisual devices/aides, projectors, and other adaptations
