5th 6th Grade Teacher

Essential

Job Duties:

The classroom teacher must be a

• Appropriate New York State Certification
  - Childhood Education Grades 1-6
• NYSED Fingerprint Clearance

The classroom teacher must be a relationship-first educator who is expected to provide students with age-appropriate instruction designed to promote the full development of students, intellectually, emotionally, socially and physically. Major responsibilities include: classroom management, curriculum development based on specific objectives, long and short term lesson plan preparation, knowledge of subject material, student evaluation, development and maintenance of parent/teacher and student/teacher relationships, participation in professional development activities and contribution to building and charter-wide educational programs and goals.

• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students in accordance with Charter and/or building goals and objectives.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Develops a positive classroom learning environment that is student-centered, conducive to learning and is appropriate to the maturity, ability and interest of students.
• Manages student behavior through the use of educationally sound methods and management systems designed to develop behavior which demonstrates respect for self and others.
• Communicates the established objectives and expectations to students and maintains high expectations for student outcomes which are consistent with the Charter's goals of mastery.
• Assesses the individual accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as established by Charter policy, regulations and building procedures.
• Confers with colleagues, students and/or parents as appropriate.
• Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning, instructional goals, objectives and approaches.
• Assists the administration in implementing all Charter policies and/or building regulations and procedures governing student life and conduct.
• Attends scheduled meetings; serves on Charter and building committees.
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, by Charter policy, regulations and building procedures.
• Communicates with parents and appropriate building staff on pupil progress and maintains accurate and complete records.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials in cooperation with other staff and parents as outlined in established adoption procedures.
• Accepts responsibilities for educational activities assigned.
• Utilizes and cooperates with resource personnel as appropriate in meeting stated objectives.
• Attends departmental and staff meetings as requested.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes and extra classroom assignments and responsibilities as designated.
• Provides for own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars and conferences.
• Performs other duties as required by Charter Administration.

• Focus on students and their individual needs
• Act with kindness and compassion
• Demonstrate integrity
• Commit to continuous growth and improvement
• Collaborate with all stakeholders

• NYS Certification
  - Childhood Education Grades 1-6 or 5-6 ext. Or General Education
• Fingerprint clearance through NYSED TEACH

Dr. Ami Alderman
Commandant

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45000.00

55000.00

Y

Long Term Sub

Full time

Special Education {9010}, Elementary Education, English Language Arts Grades 5-9 {4012}, Social Studies Grades 5-9 {4018}

Dr. Ami Alderman

Head of Schools