Future Certified Position

Position Title:Certified Applicant

FLSA:Exempt

Reports to:Building Principal/Director
Work Schedule:190 Day Contract
Hours to Work:8 hours

Primary Function: Provides instruction for students according to the Georgia Standards of Excellence and maximizes learning and achievement for all students.

Requirements:

• Educational Level:Bachelors Degree
• Certification/License Required:Valid Georgia Teaching Certification
• Experience:None
• Physical Activities:Routine physical activitiesthat are required to fulfill job responsibilities
• Knowledge Skills & Abilities:Written and Oral Communication; instructional strategies that connect the curriculumto the learners; student management

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Professional Knowledge

The teacher demonstrates an understanding of the curriculum subject content pedagogical knowledge and the needs of students by providing relevant learning experiences.

Addresses appropriate curriculum standards and integrates key content elements.

Facilitates students use of higherlevel thinking skills in instruction.

Demonstrates ability to link present content with past and future learning experiences other subject areas and realworld experiences and applications.

Demonstrates accurate deep and current knowledge of subject matter.

Exhibits pedagogical skills relevant to the subject area(s) taught and best practice based on current research.

Bases instruction on goals that reflect high expectations for all students and a clear understanding of the curriculum.

Displays an understanding of the intellectual social emotional and physical development of the age group.

2. Instructional Planning

The teacher plans using state and local school district curricula and standards effective strategies resources and data to address the differentiated needs of all students.

Analyzes and uses student learning data to inform planning.

Develops plans that are clear logical sequential and integrated across the curriculum (e.g. longterm goals lesson plans and syllabi).

Plans instruction effectively for content mastery pacing and transitions.

Plans for instruction to meet the needs of all students.

Aligns and connects lesson objectives to state and local school district curricula and standards and student learning needs.

Develops appropriate course unit and daily plans and is able to adapt plans when needed.

3. Instructional Strategies

The teacher promotes student learning by using researchbased instructional strategies relevant to the content to engage students in active learning and to facilitate the students acquisition of key knowledge and skills.

Engages students in active learning and maintains interest.

Builds upon students existing knowledge and skills.

Reinforces learning goals consistently throughout the lesson.

Uses a variety of researchbased instructional strategies and resources.

Effectively uses appropriate instructional technology to enhance student learning.

Communicates and presents material clearly and checks for understanding.

Develops higherorder thinking through questioning and problemsolving activities.

Engages students in authentic learning by providing reallife examples and interdisciplinary connections.

4. Differentiated Instruction

The teacher challenges and supports each students learning by providing appropriate content and developing skills which address individual learning differences.

Differentiates the instructional content process product and learning environment to meet individual developmental needs.

Provides remediation enrichment and acceleration to further student understanding of the material.

Uses flexible grouping strategies to encourage appropriate peer interaction and to accommodate learning needs/goals.

Uses diagnostic formative and summative assessment data to inform instructional modifications for individual students.

Develops critical and creative thinking by providing activities at the appropriate level of challenge for students.

Demonstrates high learning expectations for all students commensurate with their developmental levels.

5. Assessment Strategies

The teacher systematically chooses a variety of diagnostic formative and summative assessment strategiesand instruments that are valid and appropriate for the content and student population.

Aligns student assessment with the established curriculum and benchmarks.
Involves students in setting learning goals and monitoring their own progress.
Varies and modifies assessments to determine individual student needs and progress.
Uses formal and informal assessments for diagnostic formative and summative purposes.
Uses grading practices that report final mastery in relationship to content goals and objectives.
Uses assessment techniques that are appropriate for the developmental level of students.
Collaborates with others to develop common assessments when appropriate.

6. Assessment Uses

The teacher systematically gathers analyzes and uses relevant data to measure student progress to inform instructional content and delivery methods and to provide timely and constructive feedback to both students and parents.

Uses diagnostic assessment data to develop learning goals for students to differentiate instruction and to document learning.

Plans a variety of formal and informal assessments aligned with instructional results to measure student mastery of learning objectives.

Uses assessment tools for both formative and summative purposes to inform guide and adjust instruction.

Systematically analyzes and uses data to measure student progress to design appropriate interventions and to inform long and shortterm instructional decisions.

Shares accurate results of student progress with students parents and key school personnel.

Provides constructive and frequent feedback to students on their progress toward their learning goals.

Teaches students how to selfassess and to use metacognitive strategies in support of lifelong learning.

7. Positive Learning Environment

The teacher provides a wellmanaged safe and orderly environment that is conducive to learning and encourages respect for all.

Responds to disruptions in a timely appropriate manner.

Establishes clear expectations for classroom rules routines and procedures and enforces them consistently and appropriately.

Models caring fairness respect and enthusiasm for learning.

Promotes a climate of trust and teamwork within the classroom.

Promotes respect for and understanding of students diversity including but not limited to race color religion sex national origin or disability.

Actively listens and pays attention to students needs and responses.

Creates a warm attractive inviting and supportive classroom environment.

Arranges the classroom materials and resources to facilitate the group and individual activities.

8. Academically Challenging Environment

The teacher creates a studentcentered academic environment in which teaching and learning occur at high levels and students are selfdirected learners.

Maximizes instructional time.

Conveys the message that mistakes should be embraced as a valuable part of learning.

Encourages productivity by providing students with appropriately challenging and relevant material and assignments.

Provides transitions that minimize loss of instructional time.

Communicates high but reasonable expectations for student learning.

Provides academic rigor encourages critical and creative thinking and pushes students to achieve goals.

Encourages students to explore new ideas and take academic risks.

9. Professionalism

The teacher exhibits a commitment to professional ethics and the schools mission participates in professional growth opportunities to support student learning and contributes to the profession.

Carries out duties in accordance with federal and state laws Code of Ethics and established state and local school board policies regulations and practices.

Maintains a professional demeanor and behavior (e.g. appearance punctuality and attendance).

Respects and maintains confidentiality.

Evaluates and identifies areas of personal strengths and weaknesses related to professional skills and their impact on student learning and sets goals for improvement.

Participates in ongoing professional growth activities based on identified areas for improvement (e.g. mentoring peer coaching course work conferences) and incorporates learning into classroom activities.

Demonstrates flexibility in adapting to school change.

Engages in activities outside the classroom intended for school and student enhancement.

10. Communication

The teacher communicates effectively with students parents or guardians district and school personnel and other stakeholders in ways that enhance student learning.

Uses verbal and nonverbal communication techniques to foster positive interactions and promote learning in the classroom and school environment.

Engages in ongoing communication and shares instructional goals expectations and student progress with families in a timely and constructive manner.

Collaborates and networks with colleagues and community to reach educational decisions that enhance and promote student learning.

Uses precise language correct vocabulary and grammar and appropriate forms of oral and written communication.

Explains directions concepts and lesson content to students in a logical sequential and ageappropriate manner.

Adheres to school and district policies regarding communication of student information.

Creates a climate of accessibility for parents and students by demonstrating a collaborative and approachable style.

Listens and responds with cultural awareness empathy and understanding of the voice and opinions of stakeholders (parents community students and colleagues).

Uses modes of communication that are appropriate for a given situation.

11.Other duties as assigned by the administrator or supervisor.

How To Apply
You must complete the entire online application to be considered for a position.

Providing a cover letter and a resume is required. Additional attachments are optional. Please also provide complete reference information for eachprofessionalreference including name address phone and email address.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.