Teacher; Pathways School of Excellence Job Lakeland area,Florida USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Teacher (Pathways School of Excellence)

Teacher (Pathways School of Excellence)

FL
- Main Campus
- Lakeland, FL 33801

Overview

Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level Bachelor's Degree Travel Percentage None Category Education

Description

JOB SUMMARY

This position exists to perform specialized work in assisting with services for Pathways School of Excellence, providing for the care and well-being of students. Duties are performed under the general supervision of administrators. Performance is evaluated through observation of work, and/or periodic conferences, critiques, records, and reports. The teacher must maintain a close, personal walk with Jesus Christ as evidenced by his/her example and spiritual leadership among peers and with students.

Organizational

Relationships

Reports to:

Pathways Administration

Supervisory Responsibility:
Principal and Assistant Principal

Indirect Supervisory Responsibility:
Pathways Administration

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- May include, but is not limited to the following:

Instructional Process

Plans and implements a program of instruction that adheres to Pathways School of Excellence's philosophy, goals, and objectives.
Utilizes the foundations of UDL and the conceptual framework of DI.
Makes purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that provide for effective teaching strategies and maximize time on task.
Plans and implements a program of study designed to meet the individual needs of students.
Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies.
Encourages student enthusiasm for the learning process and the development of good study habits.
Provides progress and interim reports as required.
Prepares substitute folder containing appropriate information as requested by the building principal.
Plans and prescribes purposeful assignments for professional teaching assistants, tutors, and volunteers as needed.
Recognizes learning problems and makes referrals as appropriate.
Demonstrates a strong grasp of the subject matter.
Uses effective oral and written expression.

Curriculum Development

Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and is willing to share this knowledge to continually improve the school's curriculum.
Assists in the ongoing curriculum revision process, including the revision of written courses of study.
Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
Become acquainted with supplemental services beneficial to students as an extension of regular classroom activities.

Classroom Management

Develops, in accordance with Pathways School of Excellence guidelines, reasonable rules of classroom behavior and appropriate discipline techniques that are consistently applied.
Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Share responsibility during the school day for supervision of students in all areas of the school.

Public Relations

Upholds and enforces Pathways School of Excellence policy, administrative procedures, and school rules and regulations; and is supportive of them to the public.
Maintains appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time.
Strives to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed.
Works cooperatively with parents to strengthen the educational program for their children.
Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with other staff.

Professional Growth

Continues professional growth through attendance at workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning.
Maintains membership in at least one professional organization.
Cooperates with the administration in planning appropriate in-service training programs on a building or district level.
Attends staff, department, and committee meetings as required.

Student Evaluation

Evaluates the accomplishments of students on a regular basis using multiple assessment methods such as teacher-made tests, samples of students' work, mastery skills checklists, criterion-referenced tests, and norm-referenced tests.
Make appropriate adjustments in the instructional program based on assessed results.
Performs duties necessary to maintain the accountability required for the instructional program and as required by the Director.
Respects the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state and federal laws.

Performs other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL/NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES

All remaining duties are considered "nonessential" within the context of the ADA, which means that the function could be reassigned to another employee in order to allow a disabled individual to hold the position. Alternatively, the manager could try to provide a reasonable accommodation so that the disabled individual could perform the function.

Location

Lakeland Main Campus

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

Education:

Must possess a…