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.