Grade 4

Posted: Continuous 2012-07-10
Available: 08/08/2012 Closes: Open Until Filled
Adams Elementary
 

Duties & Responsibilities:  (Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)

·   Teaching Language Arts 

·   Facilitate the implementation and actualization of the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan

·   Work together with the 4<SUP>th</SUP> grade team to deliver instruction in an integrated, departmentalized fashion in  Language Arts

·   Create a sense of community within your classroom where all learners are respected and encouraged to reach their full potential

·   Help students set academic and behavioral goals and assist them in monitoring their progress

·   Use Differentiated Instruction in all areas of the curriculum to help meet the needs of all of your students

·   Use both formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and set academic goals for improvement and acceleration

·   Incorporate the use of technology into your instruction in Language Arts

·   Use research-based strategies such as Read-alouds, Think-alouds, Graphic Organizers and QAR to deliver all aspects of the curriculum

·   Attend weekly Data Driven Decision Making meetings with grade-level team members to review curriculum, plan for instruction and monitor   student achievement data

·   Implement all Learning Cycles as determined by 4<SUP>th</SUP> grade team through the  DDDM process with fidelity and integrity 

·   Teach and monitor achievement of a daily reading intervention group

·   Give input for and attend all IEP meetings of students in your classroom

·   Complete RTI plans for any students needing Tier II or Tier III learning interventions

·   Team teach with the special education teacher when necessary

·   Participate in District and building-wide staff development activities and complete all assignments associated with the areas of study

·   Organize your classroom to create a neat and appropriate climate for learning

·   Incorporate the Life Skills, Boys Town Social Skills, Olweus Anti-bullying steps and Second Step strategies into your classroom

·   Communicate with and involve families as needed to support student achievement

·   Participate in peer coaching

·   Provide on-going instruction and practice for students in building-wide procedures

·   Assist with all other duties as assigned by the principal

 


Physical Requirements of Position:  (HBV   Yes   No)

·   Must be able to lift/push/pull 50 lbs.


Special Qualification Desired:  (Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)

·   Knowledge of best practices in instruction, particularly in language arts and math

·   Must value diversity of students and reflect this in teaching and disciplinary strategies, which emphasize high expectations for student performance

·   Knowledge and strategies for working with students with ADD/ADHD

Successful candidate must possess strong inter-personal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students and their families to insure that each child reaches his/her full potential. 

·   ENDORSEMENT:  [102]

Davenport Community Schools


1606 Brady Street
Davenport, IA 52803
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