Pre-K 5th Elementary Teacher; Anticipated

Pre-K through 5th - Classroom Teacher

NOTE:

ALL VACANCY POSTINGS ARE PENDING UNTIL BOARD APPROVED.

NOTE:

APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED UNTIL THREE REFERENCES ARE RECEIVED.

Bachelor's degree in education or related field with a valid Georgia teaching certificate.

• Teach one or more subjects in the school within the framework of the goals established by the school system
• Demonstrate accurate, in-depth, and current knowledge of school subject matter
• Demonstrate pedagogical skills appropriate to the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development of the students

• Use student learning data to inform planning
• Plan instruction effectively for content mastery for all students
• Develop appropriate lesson plans aligned to state, local school and district curricula and standards

• Utilize research-based, effective instructional strategies
• Engage students in authentic, active learning by using a variety of methods and resources
• Utilize effective questioning and problem solving strategies to develop higher order thinking

• Intentionally provide remediation, enrichment, and acceleration to develop student understanding
• Use flexible grouping to accommodate student learning needs and goals
• Demonstrate high learning expectations for all students based on performance levels

• Use formal and informal assessments aligned to standards for diagnostic, formative, and summative purposes
• Vary and modify assessments and assessment techniques based on student needs
• Collaborate with others to develop common assessments, when appropriate

• Use diagnostic assessment data to develop learning goals for students, to differentiate instruction, and to document learning
• Share accurate results of student progress with all stakeholders
• Provide constructive feedback to students to teach them how to use meta cognitive strategies to self‑assess and measure their own progress

• Use positive behavior supports to establish clear expectations for rules, routines, and procedures
• Model caring, fairness, respect and enthusiasm to create a supportive classroom
• Promote respect and appreciation of students' diversity, including— but not limited to— race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability

• Provide academic rigor, encourage critical and creative thinking, and push students to achieve goals while maximizing instructional time
• Encourage students to explore new ideas and take academic risks while conveying the message that mistakes are a valuable part of learning
• Communicate high but reasonable expectations while encouraging productivity by providing students with appropriately challenging and relevant activities

• Meet the performance and behavioral expectations of administration
• Maintain professional responsibilities and act as a role model including but not limited to: attendance, punctuality and appearance
• Self‑assess areas of own personal strengths and weaknesses related to professional skills and participate in ongoing professional growth activities
• Support and participate in school‑wide activities beyond the classroom such as social events, fundraisers, extra‑curricular activities and community events
• Effectively supervise paraprofessional, if applicable
• Perform other duties as assigned by the administration

• Use precise language, correct vocabulary and grammar, and appropriate forms of oral and written communication
• Adhere to school and district policies regarding communication of student information
• Create a climate of accessibility for all stakeholders by demonstrating a collaborative and approachable style
• Collaborate with colleagues to problem‑solve, plan, and reach educational decisions that enhance and promote student learning