What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2nd Grade Teaching Position position at Countryside Academy?
2nd GRADE ELEMENTARY TEACHER
Reports To: Building Principal
Employed By: Academy Board
Description:
Facilitate day-to-day management and instruction of students as directed by the Administrator and the Academy Board.
Responsibilities:
Curriculum
- Articulate a plan of instruction for multi-age grouping in accordance with the MDE benchmarking
- Utilize food, agriculture, renewable resources and environmental themes
- Integrate technology throughout the curriculum
- Outcome based assessment, based on grade level groupings and MDE
- Develop and use multiple assessment strategies to evaluate student learning
Classroom Management
- Create classroom curriculum that facilitates instruction
- Establish procedures and classroom rules
- Communicate oral and written administrative action to parents and Administrator o Provide a warm and inviting atmosphere
- Record attendance, lunch and grades for all students
- Promote a clean and safe working environment
Communication
- Communicate expectations to students
- Evaluate and communicate student progress to parents on a regular basis o Communicate volunteer needs to parents
- Make contributions to Academy newsletters
Leadership
- Provide guidance and direction to Paraprofessionals on a regular basis
- Evaluate Paraprofessional performance and assist in “action plan” for improvement if needed
- Contribute to the leadership of the “Staff Cabinet”
- Actively pursue the vision of the Academy as set forth by the Academy Board
Total Learning Environment
- Carry out the policies adopted by the Academy Board as interpreted by the Administrator (examples of Board policies include: dress code policy and code of conduct policy)
- Monitor the safety of all children
- Monitor appropriateness of computer use in accordance with acceptable use permit
Perform all other duties assigned by the Administrator and/or Academy Board