5Th Grade Ela Teacher

Essential Responsibilities

• Establish a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment where all scholars are invested in their academic excellence and character growth and can fulfill their potential
• Develop and implement daily instruction plans as part of the long-range educational and organizational goals
• Employ a variety of creative, differentiated, and research-based instructional strategies that ensure students are actively engaged in meaningful and rigorous learning experiences
• Conduct interim assessments, track student progress, and perform regular data analysis to determine student mastery and diagnose areas of misunderstanding
• Apply classroom management techniques and appropriate scholar corrections and disciplinary actions
• Maintain accurate and complete records, including but not limited to: attendance, behavior, student achievement data, grades, progress reports, parent communication, text books, etc.
• Set measurable, ambitious, and attainable goals for the year and each interim assessment cycle
• Provide reasonable vigilance for the physical safety and well-being of scholars while on campus or off-campus for school functions
• Evaluate individual scholar academic progress through regular and varied assessments
• Assume responsibility for scholar success by holding all scholars accountable to school-wide behavioral expectations
• Recognize, celebrate and reward scholar achievement and character development
• Build rapport with scholars, parents, and families
• Continually improve teaching skills by seeking out constructive feedback and professional development opportunities
• Actively and professionally participate in all faculty and staff meetings, professional development, and events
• Teach, lead, or assist with educational or extracurricular activities outside of regular school hours
• Assist with scholar recruitment efforts as needed
• Perform other duties as requested or required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent required
• State Teacher Certification or meet Highly Qualified Requirements for the teaching area assigned
• If Highly Qualified, passed applicable AEPA/NES Subject Knowledge exam prior to first day of employment, and applicable AEPA/NES Professional Knowledge exam; within 30 calendar days from start date or prior to the first day of school if hired by July 1
• Successfully complete the SEI endorsement completion course
• At least 1-3 years of teaching experience, urban experience a plus
• Experience working with students and families in urban communities
• Strong instructional and classroom management skills
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience with school teaching platforms and technology for virtual learning
• Proven track record of student achievement results