QUALIFICATIONS:
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Valid teacher certificate.
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Demonstrated competence as a teacher.
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Demonstrated competence in all areas of
focus
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Computer literate.
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Respected as a teacher and as an
individual.
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Excellent verbal and written expression.
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Strong
interpersonal skills.
REPORTS TO:
Academy Principal.
SUPERVISES:
Students, Instructional Aides, volunteers, assigned support
staff, and Code of Student Conduct.
JOB GOAL:
To provide students with a first class learning experience,
which contributes
to their development as enlightened and responsible citizens
and as leaders
in their communities.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Shares a commitment to the success of the
mission, goals, and objectives of the Academy.
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Accepts responsibility for the achievement of
students.
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Guides the learning process toward achievement
of curriculum goals and implementation of personal learning
plans of students.
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Demonstrates effective planning and organization
for instruction.
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Selects appropriate materials for implementation
of the curriculum and adapts materials and methods to learning
styles and abilities of students.
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Uses creative instructional methods and
procedures and adapts effectively to unusual situations.
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Motivates students to achieve at their highest
level of ability and potential through classroom activities,
assignments, relationships, participation and feedback; holds
high expectations and demonstrates sensitivity to different
learning styles.
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Uses resources effectively to support learning
activities in the classroom, the Academy, and the
community.
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Demonstrates exceptional classroom techniques
which include the art of questioning, clarity of assignments,
communications in large and small groups with individual
students, an atmosphere of mutual respect, independent thought
and expression, and student and teacher experiences.
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Works cooperatively with parents and generates
parents' confidence in the teacher.
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Demonstrates genuine concern for students in a
climate characterized by high personal and student
expectations.
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Promotes good citizenship through actions as a
role model.
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Provides a classroom atmosphere based on the
principles of firm, fair, and consistent practices, respect for
individual children, and development of responsible
citizenship.
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Participates in the development of polices and
regulations that affect instruction and conditions of
success.
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Uses technology effectively for instruction,
record keeping and other administrative tasks, and
communications.
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Shares responsibility for professional,
cooperative staff relations and for out-of-class activities
important to the operation of the Academy.
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Conducts himself or herself according to
professional, ethical principles.
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Continually strives to improve classroom
methods, teaching techniques, and interpersonal
relationships.
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Shares responsibility for marketing the Academy
in the community.
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Displays personal qualities, which reflect
favorably upon the individual, the group, and the
Academy.
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Displays pride in being a teacher and a member
of the Academy.
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Assumes other responsibilities assigned by the
Principal.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
200 days or additional by extended contract.
Salary established by Choice Schools Associates
LLC. and approved by the Academy Board via the annual school
operating budget approval process.
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS:
Criminal Records Check, Unprofessional Conduct
Disclosure Release, and Employment Verification
(Department of Justice Immigration
Questionnaire).
EVALUATION:
The Academy Principal evaluates job performance
through systematic input from various primary
internal and external stakeholders. The Chief
Executive Officer of Choice Schools Associates LLC. will
review and may assist in evaluations, as he or
she deems appropriate.