K-8 Teacher

No experience is required for this position. Level education required is a bachelor's degree. Applicant preferably holds a teaching certification. Examples of certifications accepted for this position include K-6 or 4-8. Term of Employment: • 10 months with additional summer professional development Position Objective: • The classroom teacher will perform the duties necessary to instruct the assigned students in the designated subject matter or grade level areas in accordance with the curriculum and/or other educational programs adopted by the Board of Trustees. Essential Responsibilities: Planning: • Plans instructional programs based on the school’s curriculum, standards and the needs of the assigned students with an understanding of individual differences. • Prepares and submits plans as required for daily instruction and substitute teacher use that lead to student achievement. • Base instructional plans on the needs of the assigned students. • Uses appropriate material to implement instructional plans. • Selects and evaluates resources and activities that provide for a variety of learning styles. • Plans appropriate evaluation of student progress. • Plans homework and class work that incorporates higher level thinking skills and supports the instructional goals and objectives. Instruction: • Teaches an objective that is organized and communicated. • Focuses students’ attention on the lessons, their objectives and materials • Organizes instructional activities with an introduction, development and conclusion. • Provides clear directions to students for instructional activities. • Models or demonstrates skills that students are to perform. • Optimizes instructional time by providing sufficient meaningful instructional activities. • Provides for pacing and continuity of instruction with tasks appropriate to the student’s levels. • Presents content in a logical sequence such as moving from easy to difficult or from concrete to abstract. • Provides demonstrations to show the steps of a process. • Varies the difficulty level of activities and materials to provide for student success. • Maintains interest/motivation through the use of appropriate strategies • Capture students’ attention by actively involving them in the lesson through a variety of activities and groupings. • Encourages independent thinking/application. • Asks a variety of questions. • Utilizes a variety of approaches to support inductive and deductive reasoning. • Evaluates student progress. • Provides sufficient reinforcement or practice to verify understanding and/or mastery. • Monitors student progress, adjusts instruction and provides feedback. • Checks for understanding during the lesson. • Uses alternate assessment methods/techniques along with traditional testing methods. Classroom Management: • Sets classroom rules and maintains classroom control. • Establishes an effective classroom routine. • Establishes classroom rules that are consistently followed. • Administers discipline fairly and firmly. • Maintains classroom control. • Establishes and maintains positive rapport with students. • Manages the material and human resources in the classroom in an effective manner. • Handles, distributes and collects materials efficiently. • Uses and arranges for available instructional materials and equipment prior to the lesson. • Manages student and assistant teacher placement and movement in the classroom. • Uses time appropriately. • Integrates a variety of technology applications and learning tools. • Periodically reviews and documents student progress. • Evaluates and documents student progress. • Maintains timely and accurate records of student behavior. • Provides feedback to students regarding progress. Communication: • Communicates with the school community on student’s performance. • Promotes student growth through contact with administration, staff and parents. • Uses various available resources, such as a PSC, Dean of Students, nurse and SAP team to serve the best interest of the students. • Facilitates home-school communication by attending/initiating parent conferences, telephoning and/or sending written communication. • Maintains confidentiality. Professional Responsibilities: • Performance Criterion - The teacher contributes to the school community. • Shares knowledge and ideas with colleagues. • Considers the goals of the school organization when developing professional goals. • Participates in professional dialogues at all levels. • Stays current on professional knowledge and engages in self-improvement. • Participates in programs designed for self-improvement activities. • Continues professional growth through professional activities. • Reads professional literature. • Confers with colleagues on current programs, ideas and trends. • Performs non-instructional responsibilities. • Carries out appropriate duties as assigned. • Performs non-instructional tasks, such as record keeping, etc. • Is punctual to school, class and meetings. • Attends and participates in cluster and grade team meetings, parent conferences and other meetings as requested. Classroom Culture and Climate: • Fosters a classroom climate conducive to learning. • Provides a print rich classroom environment that reflects the teaching and learning process. Work Remotely • No Job Type: Full-time Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Monday to Friday Education: • Bachelor's (Required) Experience: • Teaching: 1 year (Preferred) Language: • English (Preferred) License/Certification: • Teaching Certification (Required) Work Location: In person