What are the responsibilities and job description for the Math 7-8 position at Holyoke Community Charter?
The Teacher enables the success of student academic achievement through implementation of the SABIS® curriculum and philosophy and through the consistent use of the SABIS® Point System™ of instruction. The Teacher has an oversight role for all students within the school setting, to ensure a safe academic environment conducive to learning and maintaining the professional SABIS® image. The Teacher ensures proper planning and follows up for the academic progress of all students and works cooperatively with the Student Life and Student Management teams. The Teacher ensures accurate and timely reporting to the Academic Quality Controller (AQC) as required by SABIS® and government bodies. The Teacher engages with the AQC regarding students’ performance and challenges with recommendations for action and a summary of actions taken. The Teacher fulfills a requirement of 30 student contact hours per week. The primary assignment may be a specific grade level (including homeroom duties) or subject teaching to multiple classes in regular or intensive classes. The Teacher may also be assigned additional non-instructional duties such as proctoring exams or supervising recess or lunch. The Teacher must attend all school functions. The Teacher ensures the schools and SABIS®’ brand, image, philosophy, systems, policies, and procedures are properly implemented and observed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Position duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Student Academic Achievement:
•Prepares students to meet academic testing requirements (internal, state-mandated, and federally mandated) and to achieve growth by implementing SABIS® curriculum and philosophy to the classes she/he is assigned to teach.
•Facilitates and communicates knowledge and strategies to enable student learning.
•Administers/proctors school-approved tests and correct all daily work and exams.
•Monitors academic progress of entire class and individual students.
Use of SABIS® Point System™:
•Apply the three-step teaching cycle consistently and efficiently by implementing SABIS® curriculum and philosophy to the classes she/he is assigned to teach.
•Plans points, instruction, and practice work to maximize learning.
•Manages Group Work effectively.
•Maintains an appropriate pace in every class she/he is assigned to teach.
•Ensure student learning occurs in class.
•Uses the SABIS® method of academic prefects.