Teacher Secondary

Description:

The secondary teacher is responsible for ensuring that every student is academically and socially ready for college or career and to equip all students with knowledge, skills, and motivation that empowers them to direct their lives and become confident, critical thinkers who will contribute to a changing global community. This is accomplished by providing a variety of learning experiences in partnership with the community to meet each student's needs as defined by his or her educational plan. This position reports directly to the assigned building/program principal.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS - Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:
Provide students with effective instruction in the various academic areas; use the Danielson Rubric; differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students; incorporate the Tripod 7 Cs (challenge, control, consolidate, confer, captivate, clarify and care) into daily practice
Teach the required curriculum and administer common assessments; effectively maintain and monitor on-going student progress.
Provide students with effective instruction/modeling/interventions in the various behavioral areas.
Develop detailed, accurate and concise lesson plans for each subject area; plan and provide appropriate educational supplemental activities to meet both group and individual needs of all children within the classroom, including students with special needs.
Utilize “best” classroom management practices to create a learning environment that is conducive to learning, curtails disruptive behaviors and enhances students’ self-esteem.
Collaborate with special education staff to provide students with individualized education programs (IEPs) appropriate accommodations and supplementary aids.
Participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the effectiveness of strategies for individual and group behavior management and academic goals.
Participate in and contribute to professional development, implement strategies learned with fidelity
Parent and Community Engagement
Make and maintain regular, positive contact with parents via phone calls, email and/or home visits including communicating student progress.
Establish and maintain effective written and oral communication and rapport with students, parents and colleagues.
Participate in parent meetings, including IEP’s and Parent/Teacher Conferences.
Contribute to the development of a positive attitude between the school and the wider community through cooperative relations, publications, competitions, etc.
Contribute to community service and global citizenship goals
Other Duties
Display physical, social, mental and emotional soundness in order to execute the duties of job.
Serve as a role model for all students and within school community.
Interact with co-workers, administration, students, parents and the community in positive, supportive and cooperative ways.
Encourage the team spirit and contribute as a team member in the decision making processes of the school as facilitated by the building administrator.
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
Contribute to extra-curricular activities such as clubs and academic competitions and school programs
Maintain and promote school district goals and objectives.
Comply with state, federal and District policies, procedures, rules, and the union contract.
Regular and on-time attendance is required.