What are the responsibilities and job description for the 5th 6th Grade Teacher position at WNY Maritime Charter School?
GRADE 5/6 CLASSROOM TEACHER LTS
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Appropriate New York State Certification - Childhood Education Grades 1-6
- NYSED Fingerprint Clearance
Essential Job Duties:
The classroom teacher must be a relationship-first educator who is expected to provide students with age-appropriate instruction designed to promote the full development of students, intellectually, emotionally, socially and physically. Major responsibilities include: classroom management, curriculum development based on specific objectives, long and short term lesson plan preparation, knowledge of subject material, student evaluation, development and maintenance of parent/teacher and student/teacher relationships, participation in professional development activities and contribution to building and charter-wide educational programs and goals.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students in accordance with Charter and/or building goals and objectives.
- Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
- Develops a positive classroom learning environment that is student-centered, conducive to learning and is appropriate to the maturity, ability and interest of students.
- Manages student behavior through the use of educationally sound methods and management systems designed to develop behavior which demonstrates respect for self and others.
- Communicates the established objectives and expectations to students and maintains high expectations for student outcomes which are consistent with the Charter's goals of mastery.
- Assesses the individual accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as established by Charter policy, regulations and building procedures.
- Confers with colleagues, students and/or parents as appropriate.
- Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning, instructional goals, objectives and approaches.
- Assists the administration in implementing all Charter policies and/or building regulations and procedures governing student life and conduct.
- Attends scheduled meetings; serves on Charter and building committees.
- Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, by Charter policy, regulations and building procedures.
- Communicates with parents and appropriate building staff on pupil progress and maintains accurate and complete records.
- Assists in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials in cooperation with other staff and parents as outlined in established adoption procedures.
- Accepts responsibilities for educational activities assigned.
- Utilizes and cooperates with resource personnel as appropriate in meeting stated objectives.
- Attends departmental and staff meetings as requested.
- Meets and instructs assigned classes and extra classroom assignments and responsibilities as designated.
- Provides for own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars and conferences.
- Performs other duties as required by Charter Administration.
Desired Qualities:
- Focus on students and their individual needs
- Act with kindness and compassion
- Demonstrate integrity
- Commit to continuous growth and improvement
- Collaborate with all stakeholders
Requirements:
- NYS Certification - Childhood Education Grades 1-6 or 5-6 ext. Or General Education
- Fingerprint clearance through NYSED TEACH
Contact Information:
Dr. Ami Alderman
Commandant
716-842-6289
a_alderman@wnymcs.com
Salary : $45,000 - $55,000