Middle School Academy 7th Grade Survey at Mitchell K-8 Campus

Primary Function: The 7th Grade Survey teacher will instruct a course that will expose incoming 7th graders to the Academies of Racine Career Pathways. Students enrolled in this course will be exposed to different careers and technical skills that will help them make an informed decision as they select their Career Pathway. Additionally, 7th grade survey students will embark on a self-discovery mission to uncover personal values, goals, and attributes that will shape decisions when choosing a career pathway for the tenth grade. Each student will conduct career and college research to begin developing their Academic Career Plan. Students will complete projects that will give them exposure to the Academies of Racine Career Pathways.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach 7th grade Survey courses using prescribed curriculum.

o Utilizing Project Based Learning to implement the curriculum

• Provides strategies, implements programs/practices, and delivers instruction for improving student achievement, classroom organization, and management of real world success skills consistent with curriculum.

• Collaborates with other Academy/Grade level team members and Academy Coach to ensure:

o Experiential Learning Opportunities are offered to all students

o ACP XELLO is implemented with fidelity

o A balanced and challenging instructional program for all students.

o Coordination and timing of assignments to help students succeed.

o The development of interdisciplinary connections in thinking and career/college readiness skills.

o Student engagement in authentic, real world instruction.

• Facilitates student/teacher and parent/teacher conferences as needed.

• Collaborates with Academy Principal, Academy Coach, teachers, counselors and others using multiple data sources to determine best placements for students.

• Participates in Academy team efforts to celebrate and recognize student success.

• Promotes and supports professionalism and continuous professional development.

• Keeps current on instructional/transitional best practices.

• Attend leadership and other meetings for the purpose of networking, enhancing partnerships, and providing experiential learning opportunities for students.

• Support the implementation and documentation of the National Standards of Practice (NSOP) for academy accreditation.

• In partnership with the Academy Coach and school leadership teams, implement the current Academies of

Racine strategic plan.

• Communicate academy information with the Academy Principal, and Academy Coach program modifications.

• Assist Academy Coach with coordination of academy related experiential learning experiences that are

specific to 7th Grade.

• Collaborate with Academy Coach to review academy program of study and curriculum and recommend

program modifications.

• Promote and participate in academy related professional learning communities within the school.

• Assist Academy Coach with collection, analyze and communicate freshman academy data.

• Assist Academy Coach, and school administration on student and family engagement opportunities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Knowledge of curriculum, assessment, and instruction.

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching as evidence by performance evaluations.

• Understanding of the high school child and ability to establish strong relationships, especially with freshman.

• Understanding of best middle school to high school transitional practices.

• Ability to work well with all stakeholders (students, teachers, parents and administrators).

• Strong skills in data collection and analysis of formative and summative data sources.

• Strong technology skills.

• Excellent oral and written communication, facilitation and collaboration skills.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to spend up to 70% of the day walking.

• Able to walk or run quickly through hallways and stairwells in an emergency situation.

• Ability to stand for prolonged periods, respond to active crisis situations and support student movement.

• Ability to perform light physical work, frequently lifting up to 50 pounds without assistance

• Ability to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person to provide information and assistance

• Ability to move throughout the building and from building to building

• Dexterity and hand/eye coordination necessary to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment

• Hearing ability adequate to participate in numerous conversations throughout the day, both in person and over the telephone

• Ability to complete job activities in an environment where background noise and frequent interruptions are the norm

• Ability to maintain concentration and focus on tasks requiring timeliness and accuracy

• Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the ADA

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts the administration’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description is subject to change at any time.

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