JOB TITLE: CLASSROOM TEACHER

Report To: Supervisors

Salary Grade/Salary Range: Superior to DOE Salary and Commensurate with Experience and Education

OVERVIEW OF JOB DESCRIPTION:

Must be able to teach all subjects with a focused proficiency on math, science, and STEM. Certification to teach students with disabilities highly encouraged. Responsible for the efficient management, operation and success of the assigned classroom under the direction of supervisors. Ensure that physical and safety procedures are followed at all times, that any security and safety related concerns are promptly reported and handled in compliance with the school’s guidelines. Promote a positive, enthusiastic learning environment with harmonious educational relationship among students. Ensure that the approved school’s curriculum unfolds as agreed, and any changes are approved before implementation. Encourage students to develop and apply new skills in order to contribute to the efficiency of the learning process and to maintain an active and positive presence with well-mannered and respectable behavior inside and outside the school environment. Expected to perform each essential job function with excellence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides inclusive, nurturing environment, free from bullying and harassment
• Manages instructional time to maximize time on task in each of TWO (2) content area subjects (eg:  Math and Science, Literacy and Writing, Humanities and Writing, etc.)
• Sets clear expectations for classroom decorum, curriculum and dress code
• Provides fun, interactive, engaging lessons
• Plans lessons and submits weekly
• Posts Homework on School website
• Maintains Jupiter account for reporting tests, behavior, and report cards to parents
• Ongoing parent outreach
• Differentiates instruction; process, product, and content, in order to meet the needs of all learners both struggling and advanced
• Identifies and plans for learning differences and styles
• Meets regularly in Professional Learning Communities to assess data and trends, and revises plans to reteach and provide enrichment accordingly
• Provides Academic Interventions where appropriate
• Keeps a checklist to ensure all IEP goals are met
• Articulates regularly with Special Education teachers and prepares all Teacher Reports as required
• Keeps accurate records, files, and reports, and completes all required paperwork within the designated timeline
• Displays student work
• Consistent attendance and punctuality

Responsibility is not limited to the listed job description. The job requirements may vary based on the school’s necessity to best guarantee the learning success and the safety of the students.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each essential function at the highest standard. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Punctuality and excellent attendance record
• Willingness to place the needs and safety of all students before your own
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong ability to communicate diplomatically with parents without confrontation
• Ability to maintain student, parent, and employee confidentiality
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with situations that requires prompt actions
• Be able to arrange your time without any effect on the school’s schedule

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Certification required

Bachelor of Arts or higher

Minimum of 3 years of experience

LANGUAGE SKILL

The ability to communicate in Spanish or other languages beneficial

BENEFITS

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