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
content.
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Must be highly qualified according to the No
Child Left Behind Act
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Computer literate.
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Respected as 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.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITES:
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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:
195 days or additional by extended contract.
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.