In house counsel Jobs in Philadelphia pa

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Northwood Academy Charter School

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position : In-House Substitute Teacher

Department : Regular Education

Reports To : Principal, Assistant Principal K-4 / Assistant Principal 5-8 FLSA Status : Exempt

Direct Reports : None

Position Summary : Northwood Academy Charter School (NACS) In-House Substitute Teacher is responsible for instructing students and creating relevant learning experiences in a supportive K-8 environment, as needed. The In-House SubstituteTeacher provides a rigorous academic and classroom built upon the school's core values of high expectations and meaningful relationships. Additionally, the In-House Substitute Teacher uses knowledge, competency, and a positive nature to provide students with a strong foundation for future educational and social opportunities.

Essential Accountabilities :

• To assist the School Principal in the daily operation of the school
• To prepare and monitor classroom instruction.
• To monitor and maintain students during transitions inside the classroom and throughout the building
• To monitor and maintain students during transitions inside the classroom and ensure safe dismissal at the end of the school day.
• To Maintain attendance during lock down, fire drills and the course of the school day.
• In conjunction with the curricular norms set forth by NACS leadership, implement a standard aligned, academic program which includes lesson plans, accommodations, assignments, and assessments.
• Assume responsibility for the academic progress of students and actively work to ensure all students meet or exceed expectations on academic measures up to and including standardized tests.
• Provide an engaging learning environment using relevant curriculum, varied instructional materials / technologies, and developmentally appropriate techniques and strategies.
• Communicate with school administration and leadership on all relevant matters as directed.
• Demonstrate expertise and connection to subject area and related standards.
• Analyze and regularly review formative and summative assessment data to drive curricular and pedagogical choices and adjustments towards growth and proficiency.
• Create and maintain a stable classroom environment which utilizes an informed and responsive approach to guide and nurture the emotional, cognitive and social abilities of students.
• Provide classroom structures, routines, and expectations which are proactive, positively incentivized, and reflective of school protocols regarding behavioral interventions.
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional development and growth through self awareness, ongoing reflection, receptiveness to feedback and active participation in learning activities.
• Collaborate with co-workers to ensure curricular coherences, discuss student work, share best practices and design opportunities for community building through incentives and enjoyment.
• Take all responsible precautions to provide for the health and safety of the students and to protect the equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Complete all lesson plans, progress reports, record keeping, communications and administrative functions within specified time and manner.
• Conduct appropriate assessments of students' work and maintain accurate and regular data on students in areas of attendance, grades and IEP progress if applicable.
• Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with parents / guardians concerning the activities of the classroom and academic and behavioral progress of their students through written / electronic forms, telephone calls, and conferences.
• Report any serious accident / illness affecting students and comply with mandated policies regarding child welfare.
• Professionally represent the school in interactions with parents, community, staff, and students.
• Follow and maintain knowledge of all NACS policy(ies) and procedures.
• Maintain appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
• Participate in school trips and offsite activities.

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Qualifications :

Working Conditions : Usually works indoors in a classroom setting, may sometimes teach outdoors or supervise playgrounds. Works near others, within a few feet or less. Working with young children often entails close contact. Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity, hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels.

Physical Requirements : There are physical aspects of this position to successfully carry out essential job functions such as ability to lift or carry supplies, textbooks, and equipment up to 30 pounds. Must be able to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, grab, pull, see, hear, and speak daily. Employees in this classification may be subject to work environments that have exposure to weather or interiors with extremes of heat and / or cold, wet and / or humid conditions, high noise levels, and various work-related hazards. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential job duties.

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