Anticipated Leave Replacements

Greenwood Lake Union Free School District; Village of Greenwood Lake (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenwood Lake UFSD is seeking one or two leave replacement teachers for primary grades (Birth through 2). Positions are immediate and start in December; a single candidate may be considered for both leaves.

Candidates must hold NYS Birth-2 Early Childhood Education certification and be able to meet district objectives. Responsibilities include planning and delivering instruction, maintaining classroom management, and coordinating with administrators and staff to support student learning and

Qualifications

• NYS Birth-2 Early Childhood Education Certification required.
• Ability to meet and instruct assigned classes as designated.
• Adhere to district policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the location and at the times designated.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity, interest, and abilities.
• Guide learning toward established district curriculum goals.
• Communicate clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Employ diverse instructional techniques and media as appropriate.
• Assess student progress, provide reports, and communicate with parents as needed.
• Maintain accurate records in line with laws and district policy.
• Attend school activities as scheduled by administration.
• Maintain NYS certification as required.

Education

NYS Birth-2 Early Childhood Education Certification

Job description

LEAVE REPLACEMENTS - PRIMARY GRADES ELEMENTARY TEACHERS

Greenwood Lake UFSD is looking to hire a primary grades certified (Birth through 2) leave replacement teacher(s) to fill two (2) positions. One (1) position isimmediate and one (1) position will start in December. The same candidate could be considered for both leaves.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTION: To help students learn by imparting knowledge to them and by planning and implementing instructional practices in which students can and will learn effectively.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum,Instruction andPupil Personnel Services (if applicable)

SUPERVISES: Classroom support staff

JOB GOAL: Guide students toward gaining knowledge and skills, pursuant to the District’s, NYS and Federal established learning objectives, in order to become productive citizens.

PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the location and at the times designated.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity, interest and abilities of students.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of established district curriculum goals.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives to the students for all lessons, units and projects.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, provide progress reports and report cards as required, and communicate with parents as deemed necessary.
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by Federal and State law, district policy and administrative regulation.
• Adhere to all Board Policies and Regulations.
• Maintain valid certification as required by NYS Department of Education and Commissioner’s Regulations.
• Attend established traditional school sponsored activities (i.e., back to school night, parent- teacher conferences, open house, programs, activities) agreed upon by the building administrator and the faculty.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: As required to cover the length of the leave; salary, workday/year and benefits as established by the Board

EVALUATION: At least annually by Principal or other district supervisor.

LOCATIONS WHERE WORK MAY BE PERFORMED: On-site or remotely as determined by the Superintendent.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Able to lift 25lbs, able to assist and safely supervise students, able to perform essential functions as described above.

CERTIFICATION: NYS Teacher Certification as required by NYS Commissioner of Education Regulations.

NYS Birth-2 Early Childhood Education