Tchr Science - Grade 8,HS Certification Req Job Lake City area,Georgia USA,Education / Teaching

Job Details

Title:

Tchr Science - Grade 8 (HS Certification Required)

Job

Date Posted: 9/15/2016

Location:

Bay Creek Middle

Date Available:

09/26/2016

Salary:
Minimum $41,849.00/Annually – Maximum $92,510.00/Annually

Qualifications

License & Certification:
Meets Georgia certification requirements in appropriate field of education.
Education:

Bachelor’s degree in applicable field of education from a PSC‑approved college or university.
Experience:

Previous teaching experience preferred.
Skills:

Knowledge of GCPS Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum, effective instructional practices, integration of technology, communication, and human relations skills.

Responsibilities

Plan learning experiences for students based on the district AKS curriculum and provide an environment conducive to intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development.

Demonstrate command of the school subject being taught.

Develop and prioritize short‑ and long‑term instructional objectives based on district AKS curriculum.

Identify prerequisite skills and knowledge.
Plan instruction to promote mastery of prerequisites.
Analyze student work and assessments to determine instructional needs.
Prepare written lesson plans to support instructional objectives of the AKS for all students.
Plan appropriate assessment of student learning.

Evaluate, select, and modify resources and activities.

Review district core materials and select resources matching the AKS.
Select resources that match learner needs.
Select resources based on scientifically‑based research.

Provide initial focus for the lesson.

Communicate learning objectives.
Link content to prior knowledge, background experience, and real‑world application.
Capture student attention through active involvement.

Organize content for presentation.

Present information in logical sequence.
Organize content into blocks or steps based on student needs and material complexity.
Follow research‑based organizational plans such as anticipatory set, acquisition lesson, guided practice, independent practice, summarizing.

Utilize scientifically researched instructional strategies and methods.

Assess learning and provide specific feedback.
Provide collaborative learning opportunities.
Provide multiple opportunities for guided practice and independent practice.
Teach essential content‑related vocabulary.
Use a variety of nonverbal/visual representations.
Teach students to summarize learning.
Teach skills for improving reading and writing proficiency/literacy.
Build background knowledge and experience.
Teach questioning and prompting techniques.
Utilize technology effectively.
Use inquiry‑based problem‑solving strategies.
Encourage students to set personal academic goals.
Teach students to compare and contrast knowledge, concepts, and content.

Provide formative assessment to measure student progress.

Monitor progress through various techniques.
Adjust instructional plans based on assessment results.
Provide criteria for self‑assessment.

Provide summative assessment to measure achievement.

Assess learning of the AKS.
Use assessments appropriate for each learner.
Maintain assessment records.
Communicate results to students.
Use results to plan future instruction.

Organize learning environment to maximize student time on task.

Arrange classroom for learning.
Ensure smooth transitions.
Maintain orderly housekeeping system including attendance, passes, announcements, material distribution, and homework.

Maintain behavior conducive to learning.

Define behavior expectations.
Monitor behavior and provide feedback.
Manage inappropriate behavior effectively.
Focus on behavior, not personality.
Handle sensitive situations with discretion.
Encourage all student participation.
Establish mutual respect.
Convey warmth, friendliness, enthusiasm.

Participate in professional growth and learning activities.

Apply new knowledge and skills to planning and delivery.
Show evidence of progress toward individual goal plan.

Maintain professional responsibilities and act as role model.

Use standard written and oral expression.
Show punctuality.
Submit records, reports, and forms accurately and promptly.
Provide clear plans for substitutes.
Maintain regular attendance.
Show willingness to share ideas and materials.
Cooperate with staff and support school goals.
Encourage positive school‑home communication.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

Frequent sitting for extended periods; talking, hearing, standing, walking; use hands to finger, handle, feel, reach. Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching. Occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Requires vision: close, distance, color, depth perception, focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

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