Elementary Teacher

Newark Central School District; Village of Newark (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Newark Central School District in Newark, NY seeks an Elementary Teacher to provide instruction aligned with NYS standards, foster a positive learning environment, and build strong communication with families.

The position requires NYS Childhood Education 1-6 certification, fingerprinting, and ongoing professional growth credits; candidates should differentiate instruction per IEPs and participate in coordinating with staff and families.

Qualifications

• Must hold NYS Childhood Education 1-6 certification.
• Fingerprinting through NYS Department of Education is required for new employees.
• Newark offers salary credit for Master's Degrees and graduate credits.
• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet individual needs per IEPs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lessons aligned to NYS Learning Standards.
• Plan, teach, assess lessons to meet student needs and standards.
• Differentiate instruction to meet individual student needs (IEPs).
• Create an organized classroom with clear expectations and procedures.
• Analyze data to adjust instructional goals for student growth.
• Participate in student meetings with Newark staff and families.
• Maintain regular communication with families about student progress.

Education

NYS Childhood Education 1-6 Certification

Job description

Join the Newark Reds as an Elementary Teacher.

Newark offers additional salary credit for Master's Degrees as well as graduate credits.

The Teacher Position is responsible for instruction to their assigned students, follow New York State Learning Standards, build a positive learning environment, attend to student accountability, maintain accurate and reliable records of student progress, and maintain regular communication and outreach to students’ families.

The responsibilities listed in this job description cannot be considered to be all-inclusive; they are guidelines to help identify the major elements of the job. Specific assignments will be reviewed and changes will be made as needed.

• Prepare lessons that align to the NYS learning standards
• Effectively plan, teach, and assess lessons designed to meet the needs of individual students and the NYS learning standards
• Differentiate instruction to meet the individual needs of each student, as outlined in their IEPs and individual needs
• Create an organized classroom with clear expectations and procedures
• Analyze various points of data and modify instructional goals that promote the highest level of student learning
• Participate in student meetings with Newark staff and family members
• Communicate regularly with family members, keeping them informed of their child’s progress
• Performing such other duties as may be assigned by the Building Principal as deemed necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.

All candidates are required to attached a PDF and or Screenshot of their NYS Teacher Certification/TEACH page

NYSED CERTIFICATION:Childhood Education 1-6

Must be fingerprinted through the NYS Department of Education (required for new employees)

PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Good knowledge of student development at the appropriate school level. Hold high and clear expectations for students and self. Be able to work effectively with a variety of staff and community groups. Possess a classroom management style which fosters a student effort and accountability. Knowledge of curriculum and the instructional practices. Operate in a respectful, responsible manner.

Evaluated per the APPR agreement and associated law

Newark Central School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age. Further, Newark Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of religion or creed, sexual orientation, military status, genetic status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, criminal arrest or conviction record, or any other bias prohibited by state or federal non-discrimination laws.