SY Primary Grades Band Teacher - Physical Education

SY 25-26 Primary Grades Band Teacher - Physical Education

The instructional teacher oversees the instructional needs of assigned students and the organizational / administrative tasks needed to carry out engaging and appropriate instruction.

SUMMARY: The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities and/or duties required; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Refer students in a timely matter to all support systems as needed
• Maintain contact with Family Support Liaison for student referrals
• Provide data to content academic teachers as needed

Instructional Roles

• Provide students with synchronous and asynchronous learning opportunities
• Follow protocol for creating / updating Canvas modules
• Administer student assessments with fidelity and according to procedures on behalf of general education teachers as needed
• Manage documentation on instruction provided outside of classes
• Instructional research and planning
• Collect and review data to adjust instruction
• Review feedback from observations and implement suggestions for improvement

Grading Roles

• Ensure all assessments are complete
• Keep grades updated in Canvas/Infinite Campus
• Provide timely feedback to students on all assignments

Communication Roles

• Provide LC/Parent with professional and timely communication
• Read and respond to all emails within 24 hours (1 business day)
• Update the Infinite Campus contact log the same day a communication contact is made with a family
• Schedule conferences with families as needed

Meeting/Outing Roles

• Attend and/or provide documentation for all student specific meetings (IE: IEP/SST/RTI/504/EL)
• Attend and actively participate in all required professional meetings (DDI, Staff, Department, PLC, Content Planning, Professional Development F2F and Virtual)
• Attend BOY & EOY student outings (district-wide)
• Attend a minimum of 3 Parent University Sessions

Professional Roles

• Actively support the collaboration of colleagues in teaching partnership, team, content area, grade level, school band, and district
• Complete all required trainings
• Participate in EOG/EOC Assignment
• Comply with all written policies and procedures in teacher, district, and GCA handbooks
• Stay logged on to Zoom during working hours
• Complete all TKES platform tasks and responsibilities during assigned timeframe

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Adaptability/Flexibility:
  Adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, and adjusts plans to meet changing needs.
• Integrity/Ethics:
  Deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, supports company values, and conveys good news and bad.
• Teamwork:
  Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps team leaders to meet goals, welcomes new-comers, and promotes a team atmosphere.
• Professionalism:
  Be professional at all times in communications, appearance, work product, and in representing Georgia Cyber Academy in a positive manner.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education AND
• Two (2) years of experience teaching in grades K-2 OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Certificates And Licenses

• GA PSC Education Certificate
• desired TKES/LKES credentialed
• Clear Fingerprint/Background Check Required

Other Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of Federal, State, District and other applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures related to assigned activities and applicable duties
• Ability to communicate well with school personnel, parents, students, and district office staff while complying with the confidentiality requirements in local, state, and federal policies
• Ability to display a professional attitude in working with school personnel and parents
• Must be able to manage large volumes of paperwork and maintain adequate records
• Proficient knowledge of computers, online curriculums/tools, and various operating systems.
• Experience using search engines (internet) for research projects
• Desire to research and learn new technology skills and platforms
• Demonstrate initiative and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to interact positively with school leadership, teachers, administrators, and support staff
• Must be an advocate for virtual learning and believe in the mission of Georgia Cyber Academy
• Ability to read and interpret student academic data and educational reports
• Familiarity with online learning environment
• Experience working with diverse student populations
• Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Project, Visio, One Note, and G-Suite.
• Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms
• Ability to manage competing priorities with attention to…