Pre-K through 5th - Classroom Teacher
NOTE: ALL VACANCY POSTINGS ARE PENDING UNTIL BOARD APPROVED.
NOTE: APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED UNTIL THREE REFERENCES ARE RECEIVED.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in education or related field with a valid Georgia teaching certificate.
Curriculum & Instruction
- Teach one or more subjects in the school within the framework of the goals established by the school system
- Demonstrate accurate, in-depth, and current knowledge of school subject matter
- Demonstrate pedagogical skills appropriate to the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development of the students
Planning & Differentiation
- Use student learning data to inform planning
- Plan instruction effectively for content mastery for all students
- Develop appropriate lesson plans aligned to state, local school and district curricula and standards
Instructional Strategies
- Utilize research-based, effective instructional strategies
- Engage students in authentic, active learning by using a variety of methods and resources
- Utilize effective questioning and problem solving strategies to develop higher order thinking
Student Growth & Support
- Intentionally provide remediation, enrichment, and acceleration to develop student understanding
- Use flexible grouping to accommodate student learning needs and goals
- Demonstrate high learning expectations for all students based on performance levels
Assessment
- Use formal and informal assessments aligned to standards for diagnostic, formative, and summative purposes
- Vary and modify assessments and assessment techniques based on student needs
- Collaborate with others to develop common assessments, when appropriate
Data & Feedback
- Use diagnostic assessment data to develop learning goals for students, to differentiate instruction, and to document learning
- Share accurate results of student progress with all stakeholders
- Provide constructive feedback to students to teach them how to use meta cognitive strategies to self‑assess and measure their own progress
Classroom Environment & Behavior
- Use positive behavior supports to establish clear expectations for rules, routines, and procedures
- Model caring, fairness, respect and enthusiasm to create a supportive classroom
- Promote respect and appreciation of students' diversity, including— but not limited to— race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability
Learning Environment
- Provide academic rigor, encourage critical and creative thinking, and push students to achieve goals while maximizing instructional time
- Encourage students to explore new ideas and take academic risks while conveying the message that mistakes are a valuable part of learning
- Communicate high but reasonable expectations while encouraging productivity by providing students with appropriately challenging and relevant activities
Professional Growth & Ethics
- Meet the performance and behavioral expectations of administration
- Maintain professional responsibilities and act as a role model including but not limited to: attendance, punctuality and appearance
- Self‑assess areas of own personal strengths and weaknesses related to professional skills and participate in ongoing professional growth activities
- Support and participate in school‑wide activities beyond the classroom such as social events, fundraisers, extra‑curricular activities and community events
- Effectively supervise paraprofessional, if applicable
- Perform other duties as assigned by the administration
Communication
- Use precise language, correct vocabulary and grammar, and appropriate forms of oral and written communication
- Adhere to school and district policies regarding communication of student information
- Create a climate of accessibility for all stakeholders by demonstrating a collaborative and approachable style
- Collaborate with colleagues to problem‑solve, plan, and reach educational decisions that enhance and promote student learning