What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2nd Grade Classroom Teacher David Douglas Arthur Academy position at District Wide?
Classroom Teacher
Arthur Academy is a network of small public elementary charter schools.
We are currently seeking a 2nd Grade Teacher for our David Douglas Arthur Academy campus in Portland, OR.
If you are interested in:
• teaching in a small school setting;
• learning to use effective instructional tools; and
• being part of an exciting and established network of charter schools. . .
please visit our website at www.arthuracademy.org to learn more about Arthur Academy
Job Description includes (but is not limited to) the following:
• Teach Direct Instruction curriculum for reading, language, spelling and math (training will be provided by our staff)
• Follow Common Core standards for other content areas
• Learn, develop and implement standards of student behavior and classroom management
• Participate cooperatively with the principal and other professional staff members in assessing, learning and developing teaching techniques, classroom management and curriculum implementation
• Prepare for daily instruction while managing time and workload effectively
• Track and assess student progress, keep appropriate records, prepare reports
• Administer group standardized tests in accordance with state testing requirements
• Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents/guardians regarding student progress and student needs
• Participate in department and school meetings and parent meetings
• Help build a strong academic school and community
Qualifications:
• Oregon Teaching License
• Teaching or job related experience with school age children, paid or volunteer
• Experience planning, implementing and evaluating curriculum and classroom management
• Experience coordinating and implementing frequent standardized, diagnostic and authentic assessment of student learning.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to problem solve with patience and common sense
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines
• Be self motivated, flexible and adaptable