2021-22 General Education Middle School Teacher (LIC)

Mission Statement: Growing Up Green Charter School empowers children to be conscious, contributing members of their community through a rigorous curriculum and an engaging green culture. Graduates of GUGCS will be prepared to attend high-performing schools where their interdisciplinary academic foundation, knowledge of sustainability, and strong sense of self sets them apart as leaders of the future.

School Culture: GUGCS teaches students our school culture through the acronym GREEN: Giving, Respect, Empower, Embrace, and Nurture. Students are taught the expectations of our GREEN culture through assemblies, class meetings, and various lessons.

Classroom Teacher Responsibilities:

• Learning Environment
• Guide and support the Growing Up Green school community in fulfilling its mission and charter goals
• Establish and maintain ongoing positive relationships and constructive interactions with students, families, colleagues, and administration
• Demonstrate commitment to working with diverse populations of families and students and model behavior which depicts respect and a feeling for the dignity and worth for all students
• Use the Responsive Classroom model for community-building, behavior management and communication with students throughout the school building
• Create and maintain an engaging and organized physical classroom environment, making learning accessible to all students
• Assist PE teacher in teaching and supervising Physical Education classes
• Follows directions and leadership of lead Physical Education teacher
• Creates and maintains a safe physical education environment by supporting students in following directions and rules of gameplay
• Support with transitions to PE classes at an offsite location, traveling via school busDemonstrates adaptability, flexibility, and willingness to learn and grow as an Assitant Physical Education teacher.

Curriculum and Instruction

• Implement GUGCS curricular programs as well as units written in-house
• Collaborate with grade team and coordinators to write rich, integrated units of study
• Adhere to grade-level pacing calendars
• Participate in grade-level team and curricular planning meetings
• Use daily or weekly lesson plans to help drive instruction
• Work closely with the Special Education department (learning specialists, interventionists, service providers)
• Collaborate with the Special Education and Counseling department to help meet the needs of all students
• Understand and implement interventions recommended for students as outlined by an IEP, support services or the counseling department

Assessment

Maintain organized records of anecdotal notes and assessments

Administer formal and informal assessments throughout the school year (examples: Fountas & Pinnell running records, conferencing, end-of-unit rubrics, student portfolios, etc.)

Use assessment data to modify unit plans, inform groupings, and support student referrals

Use assessment data to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners

Share data systems with classroom teachers as necessary

Parent and Community Engagement
Establish and maintain ongoing positive relationships with families

As necessary communicate social, emotional and academic success and concerns with families

Encourage our “open door” classroom design, inviting families to regularly be a part of classroom activities

Related Professional Responsibilities

Actively help establish and participate in the school community through weekly staff meetings, PD opportunities, staff committees, school events, etc.

Fulfill duties, responsibilities, and commitments as outlined in the GUGCS faculty handbook

Work with an instructional coach on specific goals throughout the year

Respond productively to ongoing, year-round professional feedback

Assume any other duties from time to time as delegated by the Executive Director and/or the School Leader (note: The Executive Director and/or the School Leader may make any adjustment in the scope of responsibilities as outlined above which will be in the interest of Growing Up Green

Minimum Qualifications

Strong commitment to Growing Up Green Charter School's mission and green theme

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team of teachers and administrators

Knowledge of Responsive Classroom and/or Developmental Designs

Experience in environmental education a plus

Ability in integrating technology into teaching

Excellent organizational skills