General Education Teacher Academic

Position:

General Education Teacher

Sisulu-Walker Charter School of Harlem
71 Convent Avenue, New York NY 10027

Principal

Exempt

The mission of the school is to prepare K-6 students living in and around Central Harlem for matriculation to outstanding public, private and parochial middle and high schools by nurturing their intellectual, emotional, artistic and social development. The school is accomplishing this by offering a rigorous and challenging academic curriculum taught by a highly prepared and committed cadre of professional educators.

Beginning in kindergarten, we prepare our students for college and a lifetime of achievement, honor and service. Sisulu-Walker is achieving this in a small and supportive learning environment that sets high expectations for all our students and encourages strong parental and community involvement. This Teaching position is in person.

The Sisulu-Walker Charter School of Harlem General Education Teacher understands and promotes the school’s mission, vision, objectives, and policies both within and outside the immediate school community. The General Education Teacher is responsible for providing a classroom/instructional program that supports the individual needs of all children in accordance with the school’s mission and values established by the school.

• Assume personal responsibility for the academic progress of all students
• Implement a coherent, research-based curriculum in consultation with Administration
• Teach students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in an inclusion setting and implement IEPs as necessary
• Document all syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, rubrics and other instructional materials and methods
• Use consistent school-wide practices and a variety of individualized methods to engage students in the classroom

• Document all lesson plans, assignments, rubrics and other instructional materials and methods
• Use consistent school-wide practices and a variety of individualized methods to engage students in the classroom
• Use technology tools for instruction, planning, and communication and ensure student engagement
• All duties encompassed under classroom teacher

• Measure student achievement and progress towards learning objectives using the school’s formative and summative assessment tools
• Evaluate academic achievement through detailed data analysis of student performance on a wide variety of metrics
• Provide ongoing and timely feedback to students on their progress towards meeting expectations and achieving goals
• Use student data to reflect on effectiveness of lessons and student achievement progress to improve instruction and personal practice
• Develop and use a variety of assessment data to refine curricula and instructional practice
• Complete all reports in a timely manner

• Create, and manage a responsive learning environment that enables students to feel safe, to be creative, and to develop to their full potential
• Establish, model, practice and reinforce age-appropriate rules and discipline using school approved procedures; create and consistently use individual behavioral management plans as needed
• Implement classroom procedures, systems and routines that provide structure for students
• Ensure smooth operation of all classroom’s instructional functions without exceptions

• Organize and supervise approved field lessons to enhance classroom learning.
• Provide opportunities and supervise activities for students to demonstrate individually and in ensembles or large groups the skills and talents developed in the music program

• Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families, colleagues and administrators
• Establish, involve, and assist students in the development, maintenance, and evaluation of portfolios
• Develop and use rubrics for evaluating student products and performances
• Oversee and assist with student arrival/dismissal
• Work closely with all members of…