Teacher , 6th Grade ELA
26 days ago
Jersey City
Job Description Position start date: FY27 ELA CLASSROOM TEACHER BASIC FUNCTION/PURPOSE Under general supervision, teaches in the field of certification and assists in other school programs as assigned. A teacher provides instruction, assesses student achievement and progress, manages the learning environment, and supports all aspects of the school and its programs. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Provides learning experiences and teaches the content and skills in applicable fields of certification/subject area(s) utilizing the curriculum as prescribed by the state and district, • Provides individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and motivate students, • Differentiates instruction as defined by system expectations and procedures, • Encourages and supports students, • Establishes and maintains standards of student control required to achieve effective participation in all activities, • Evaluates academic and social growth of students and keeps appropriate records, • Maintains a willingness to implement adopted changes, • Communicates clearly and effectively with students, parents, peers, and all other stakeholders, • Integrates available forms of technology into teaching and learning, • Teaches, facilitates, monitors, and supervises students, • Communicates clearly and positively with parents through a variety of options, • Demonstrates self-motivation, • Interacts with all stake holders in a positive manner, • Holds parent conferences to discuss the individual student's progress and interpret the school program, • Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems, • Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays such as displays of student work, required bulletin boards, interest centers, etc., • Manages the learning environment, including the storage of materials, appropriate management and maintenance of technological resources, and storage of textbooks, • Maintains professional competence through staff development activities provided by the District and/or professional growth activities and university courses, • Participates cooperatively in an evaluation process as defined by District guidelines, • Selects and requisitions instructional materials; maintains inventory records, • Cooperates in school-wide supervision of students during out-of-classroom activities, • Participates in faculty and/or District committees and the sponsorship of student activities, • Develops instructional plans and organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and practice, • Provides whole group, small group, and individualized instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of pupils with varying intellectual abilities and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities, • Instructs students in the proper care and use of materials and equipment storage areas and controls use of materials and equipment to prevent loss or abuse, • Compiles, maintains, and submits all required reports in a timely manner, • Adheres to the Code of Ethics for Georgia Educators, • Implements IEPs, health related accommodations, and any behavioral intervention plans designed to support the success of individual students, • Works collaboratively in planning with subject area or grade level colleagues Valid Georgia certification authorizing service in grade levels and areas assigned. EXPERIENCE: Student teaching, Internship, or full-time teaching experience.