Part Time Choir Teacher Job Irvington area,New Jersey USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Part Time Choir Teacher (2 Hours per Day)

Middle School Teacher Job Description

Per Board policy GCBA, a maximum of 21 years of experience (with proper certification) may be transferred from another elementary or secondary accredited system. The highest step a teacher may enter the district at is step 22 of the salary schedule.

CLASSIFICATION

Certified

QUALIFICATIONS

Valid Missouri Teacher's certificate and appropriate content area/grade level certification

Master's in related content area preferred, but not required

Criminal justice fingerprint and background clearance

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board and/or Superintendent may find appropriate

REPORTS TO

Building Principal

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

Respect for the uniqueness of each individual learner.
Ability to meet the individual needs of each student to allow for growth and development.
Ability to convey information to students through written and verbal communications.
Ability to encourage student ownership of learning and appropriate social and emotional skills.

REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Creates relevant, engaging, and personalized learning experiences for each student

Develops opportunities for students to take ownership and control of their learning

Can work in a technology rich environment (Google Apps for Education and Chromebooks)

Understands how to use data to drive student learning

Experience and knowledge of standards-based learning/grading

Experience engaging students in assessments and activities that requiring critical thinking

Teaches district approved curriculum and adheres to adopted Board of Education policies

Establishes and maintains effective relationships with students, staff and community

Communicates clearly both verbally and in writing

Learns and implements strategies to instruct students in higher and more challenging levels of learning

Integrates technology consistently to enhance student learning opportunities

Organizes and prioritizes educator workload to best meet the needs of students

Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere

Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth and keeps appropriate records of student learning

Identifies pupil needs, makes appropriate referrals and works with special education staff to develop IEPs

Works well as a team member to serve all constituencies

Adheres to and follows all deadlines and requirements as presented by administration/state/federal law

Attends all meetings as requested by building and district administration

Maintains strict confidentiality as required by law

Develops a professional development plan annually and commits to lifelong learning and growth

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Board approved academic calendar - 2 hours per day. Teacher salary schedule to be established by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of certified personnel.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND VISUAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. Additionally, the employee may occasionally be required to push or lift up to 50 lbs as necessary for the safety and wellbeing of others. Lastly, this job requires the employee to have the vision ability to read handwritten or typed materials, and meet multiple demands from several people while interacting with other staff and the public.

WORK

ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

JOB DUTIES

The most significant duties of this position have been included in this job description. However, this job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties performed. In addition, the District may modify this position as needed to reflect the assignment of additional or supplemental duties assigned. Employees are expected to perform all assigned duties regardless of whether such duties appear in this job description.

Revised:
March, 3 2016 #J-18808-Ljbffr