ELA Teacher (6th Grade)

Job Description

Job Description

Position : ELA Teacher (6th Grade)

Compensation Rate : Pays up to $50

Job Summary :

Plans and teaches his / her subject area, following the scope and sequence of all courses. Provides instruction to students in a variety of planned topics. Provides the use of real-life applications and simulations to instruct students in the analysis and interpretation of materials being presented. Implements the school's mission to empower students as learners. To do this she / he must determine where each student stands concerning the curriculum, assess the student's learning potential, and match methods of instruction to the student's learning style to assist the student in making expeditious progress through the curriculum. In addition, the teacher is responsible for maintaining a well-managed, orderly, positive, classroom environment conducive to learning.

Essential Functions :

• Develop daily and unit lesson plans and a scope and sequence that are thoughtful, goal-oriented, and aligned with curriculum and integrate technology; maintain pace of learning and provide opportunities for student differences; and check for student understanding and convey appropriately high expectations for students
• Carefully plans for substitute teachers when unable to attend school and relates lessons to the state content standards in the core content areas as well as in specific content area
• Creates and maintains a classroom environment to encourage all students to be engaged and work toward meeting the standards; maintains accurate, thorough records of student achievement and behavioral performance; and completes progress and grade reports promptly and as scheduled using automated systems
• Promotes a high rate of student interest and provides prompt and specific feedback in a constructive manner and opportunities for active participation; demonstrates fairness and consistency in dealing with students; and speaks and writes clearly, correctly, and at an appropriate level for student understanding
• Complies with policies, regulations, and procedures of the school; communicates effectively with parents and works collaboratively with staff
• Displays high-level professional conduct and image at all times; establishes and maintains an acceptable attendance record; and participates in extra-curricular activities and / or leadership roles outside the classroom
• Continues to grow as a professional educator with classes / workshops for professional development in specific areas of interest and / or need and coaching and feedback from administrators and peers
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements :

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