K-5 Classroom/Specialist Teacher - Writing

Posted: Continuous 2012-07-20
Available: 08/08/2012 Closes: Open Until Filled
Jefferson Elementary
 

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

·   Job Summary:

·   As a member of a teaching team, the Writing Teacher will be responsible for teaching students in an interesting, stimulating, and effective manner. He or she uses a variety of instructional methodologies and curriculum resources to teach content and skills to students. They regularly administer different forms of student assessments and use the information gained from these to guide instructional planning.

·   The teacher works as a team member, participating in common planning, professional development, and curriculum design. Teachers are reflective about their practice and as they develop areas of expertise, share this with their team members.  Teachers collaborate with house team members to analyze different forms of student assessments, communicate with parents and other team members about student progress, and plan for further instruction. They work to integrate technology into their teaching and professional activities.

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·              Meet the expectations in the Edison Learning Framework for Teaching and Learning and the Five Strands;

·   •           Implement Edison Learning, school and district policies and procedures;

·   •           Work closely with lead teachers and other colleagues to develop and build teaching skills;

·   •           Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum, student needs and assessment;

·   •           Contribute to a culture of professionalism among team members;

·   •           Monitor academic progress of students in their classes;

·   •           Maintain ongoing communication with parents, staff, and community;

·   •           Integrate technology into the instructional program and become proficient in its use;            

·   •           Develop effective instructional and classroom management techniques.•               

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·   Content Area Responsibilities

·              An understanding of the English Language Arts common core

·   •           An understanding of Writers Workshop and process writing

·   •           The ability to plan and collaborate with teachers in grades k-5

·   •           A strong plan for classroom management

·   •           Strategies to engage students

·   •           The ability to analyze and use data to support instruction

·   •           Preferably a background with English Language Arts – a reading endorsement or writing endorsement

·                  Endorsement:  102


Physical Requirements of Position:  (HBV   Yes   No)

·   We are a two level building. 


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

?Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree required

?Meets the state-specific definition of a highly qualified teacher, including any licensure and subject-area requirements

?Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience preferred, with experience in the content area of writing and literacy preferred.

?Evidence of educational experiences after college preferred: fellowships, summer study, or graduate course work to pursue greater depth in a subject area, specific instructional methodology, curriculum development, special education, technology, etc.

 

 

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