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Columbia - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Curriculum and InstructionImplement the principles and components of EL Education. Teachers at Capital City are expected to commit to learning this with the teaching team to plan and implement differentiated instruction as determined by unit assessments interim data informal classroom assessments and curricular -plan and co-implement challenging and engaging lessons and experiences designed to help students achieve content and curriculum standards as well as align with Common Core (outlined in CCPCS Curriculum Frameworks). Ensure that lessons have multiple entry points and support structures so that children with different abilities and learning styles are the needs and goals of students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and English Language Learners (ELLs). Differentiate instruction and provide accommodations and supports as keeping with the principle Student As Worker Teacher As Coach support teachers in utilizing a workshop model as the main format for instructional time keeping whole group and lecture-style lessons to a literacy/reading intervention and instruction to individual and small groups of students in grades 5-8 using Reading Plus and other in Academic and Inclusion Consult meetings when literacy instruction or literacy data analysis is being the Principal and Instructional Coach select and requisition instructional materials and book collections that align with the schools literacy an in-depth knowledge of best practice common core aligned literacy to help develop and support the implementation of a vertically aligned middle school literacy curriculum that addresses both local and national standards and motivates students to develop literacy strong long-range plans that include intervention overviews and targets determined by in Child Study/SST meetings for students in need of literacy interventions. Incorporate diversity issues and multi-cultural content into curriculum and instruction throughout the year in big and small ways. Ensure that all students see their culture(s) represented in curriculum materials systems and and revise clear criteria and standards for quality work and regularly examine student work to ensure that it meets increasingly higher standards of student work documenting the process that went into creating the work. Involve students in developing and creating students in showcasing their grade level work during Celebrations of Learning to give students an opportunity to share their work with an audience of parents other students and community Leadership and PDParticipate in weekly Professional Development Time (currently scheduled for Wednesdays 2:00-4:15 p.m.) and contribute to sessions by sharing ideas and student work offering feedback and facilitating some sessions or leadership in the area of literacy instruction for the school and school other staff as needed in implementing literacy assessments or intervention instruction. This includes implementation of lessons as well as data collection tracking and use in planning next steps for in coordinating a school-wide literacy program that meets the needs of all students in collaboration with the building Principal Instructional Coach and teaching staff. Serve as a resource for teachers by demonstrating and suggesting strategies ideas or materials that can enhance instruction and support students who are at risk of not meeting academic and facilitate professional development workshops model strategies or techniques and teach demonstration or collaborative lessons in the classroom to support teachers in meeting the needs of struggling readers. Coordinate and communicate regularly with the Administrative Team on the literacy program activities and student the Instructional Coach provide training and guidance to new staff members on literacy instruction and assessment best practices. Confer with the Principal and Instructional Coach about the needs of the literacy and support at-home strategies for families to support literacy in peer observation using protocols established and agreed upon by in a Summer Professional Development Institute. The Institute will be two weeks in August before students out additional opportunities for professional development that will lead to achieving personal and school-wide professional development support from the Instructional Coach design and lead (or co-lead) professional learning for Department members in form of Department Meetings and/or Lead Learners groups differentiating based on the needs of department members and attending to the Principles of Adult Learning. Assessment/AccountabilityGuide and assist staff with the collection analysis and utilization of student literacy data for placement in intervention programs and progress monitoring. Support teachers in assessing the strengths and needs of students within literacy and use the results to plan and implement an effective literacy program for their ongoing assessment of student work using multiple assessment tools including anecdotal records performance assessments with rubrics exams and individualized assessments as appropriate and as specified in our schools Accountability & Strategic Plans. Use assessment data to support planning for instruction and to set short and long-range goals. Ensure collection and submission of data specified in the schools Accountability Plan and Strategic analyze student data to support teachers to improve instruction insure equity and make program recommendations and the humanities sections of the MS Data Roster charting progress for each student. Help maintain the unit assessment and other standardized assessment systems to ensure structural consistency vertical alignment and accurate reporting. Social Curriculum/School CultureCommunicate respectfully to students at all times. Model practice and discuss respectful unbiased and effective communication with and support the school-wide discipline policies. Document serious and less serious infractions to the policies and seek help and support from colleagues and administrators when discipline concerns teachers co-structure a classroom environment that is appropriate for the academic discipline(s) student-centered print-rich and well organized. Involve students in the care and maintenance of the Collegiality and ProfessionalismCo-plan at least weekly with grade level teams. Teams should check in regularly about portfolio requirements homework expectations long-term projects and parent communication. Attend weekly consult-time with members of the Specialist Team. Work and plan closely with Inclusion Team members to insure consistency and support for students with IEPs and English Language Learners and to inform co-planning and implementation with teaching teams. Provide expertise support and feedback to the Inclusion Teacher who will be co-teaching/supporting humanities. Communicate with humanities teachers at other grade levels to ensure consistency of approach and preparation for LS/middle school/high school humanities/ on time for classes duties team meeting and professional development activities. Communicate about and plan for absences in advance with teaching partners the Principal and the Instructional Coach. Seek to resolve conflicts with colleagues as soon as they arise. Seek support from the Admin Team when classrooms and Department events open to visits from other teachers administrators family members prospective families and visitors to the school in ways that are not disruptive to student learning. Involve students in welcoming visitors and communicating about the Communication & InvolvementSupport the writing of narrative progress reports 2 times per year using the reporting procedures agreed upon by the teaching staff and the principal. Collaborate as needed with other conferences with parents 4 times per year for the purpose of sharing assessments and student work and making recommendations. Support students in sharing portfolios with their at interim reporting intervals with parents about student progress. Contact parents immediately when concerns arise about student performance or work family volunteers in Department-wide events in ways that meet the needs of the class and utilize the strengths talents and interests of families informed about Department activities and units of study through on-going communication that includes newsletters and/or regular parents in understanding the instructional approach at Capital City through regular communication. Assist Department teams in planning and facilitating at least one parent workshop per ResponsibilitiesContribute to a positive school and participate in school events. Communicate promptly with teachers administrators colleagues and parents. Be on time for classes duties team meetings and professional development time. Communicate about and plan for absences in advance with teachers and the leadership voicemail and e-mail daily and respond promptly to requests from parents administrators and students during lunchtime and/or other duty times according to an agreed upon other duties as needed and assigned by the MS Admin Team.

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