Teacher (Pathways School of Excellence)

Description

JOB SUMMARY

This position exists to perform specialized work in assisting with services for Pathways School of Excellence, providing for the care and well-being of students. Duties are performed under the general supervision of administrators. Performance is evaluated through observation of work, and/or periodic conferences, critiques, records, and reports. The teacher must maintain a close, personal walk with Jesus Christ as evidenced by his/her example and spiritual leadership among peers and with students.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Pathways Administration

Supervisory Responsibility: Principal and Assistant Principal

Indirect Supervisory Responsibility: Pathways Administration

ESSENTIAL DUTIES - May include, but is not limited to the following

1. Instructional Process

• Plans and implements a program of instruction that adheres to Pathways School of Excellence's philosophy, goals, and objectives.
• Utilizes the foundations of UDL and the conceptual framework of DI.
• Makes purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that provide for effective teaching strategies and maximize time on task.
• Plans and implements a program of study designed to meet the individual needs of students.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies.
• Encourages student enthusiasm for the learning process and the development of good study habits.
• Provides progress and interim reports as required.
• Prepares substitute folder containing appropriate information as requested by the building principal.
• Plans and prescribes purposeful assignments for professional teaching assistants, tutors, and volunteers as needed.
• Recognizes learning problems and makes referrals as appropriate.
• Demonstrates a strong grasp of the subject matter.
• Uses effective oral and written expression.

1. Curriculum Development

• Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and is willing to share this knowledge to continually improve the school’s curriculum.
• Assists in the ongoing curriculum revision process, including the revision of written courses of study.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Become acquainted with supplemental services beneficial to students as an extension of regular classroom activities.

1. Classroom Management

• Develops, in accordance with Pathways School of Excellence guidelines, reasonable rules of classroom behavior and appropriate discipline techniques that are consistently applied.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Share responsibility during the school day for supervision of students in all areas of the school.

1. Public Relations

• Upholds and enforces Pathways School of Excellence policy, administrative procedures, and school rules and regulations; and is supportive of them to the public.
• Maintains appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time.
• Strives to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed.
• Works cooperatively with parents to strengthen the educational program for their children.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with other staff.

1. Professional Growth

• Continues professional growth through attendance at workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning.
• Maintains membership in at least one professional organization.
• Cooperates with the administration in planning appropriate in-service training programs on a building or district level.
• Attends staff, department, and committee meetings as required.

1. Student Evaluation

• Evaluates the accomplishments of students on a regular basis using multiple assessment methods such as teacher-made tests, samples of students’ work, mastery skills checklists, criterion-referenced tests, and norm-referenced tests.
• Make appropriate adjustments in the instructional program based on assessed results.
• Performs duties necessary to maintain the accountability required for the instructional program