What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transitional Kindergarten Teacher (25-26 SY) position at ICEF Public Charter Schools?
Position Description:
Teachers are responsible for the day-to-day work and management of the class and the safety and welfare of the pupils, during on-site and off-site activities. Teachers are expected to support and enforce the school’s mission, core values, philosophy, its policies and procedures.
Reporting:
This position reports to the Principal or Assistant Principal.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Pay Cycle: 11 months
Salary: Commensurate with Experience ($65,000-$100,00)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, vision, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan
Essential Functions:
Teaching Methods
? Teachers are expected to employ a wide variety of teaching methods designed to create opportunities for deep understanding and differentiated instruction for all levels of ability within a class, including serving students identified with special needs.
? Teachers are expected to use ICEF Common Assessments and Unit Assessment results to determine differentiated instruction needed for low and high performing students
? Teachers are expected to implement ICEF’s Essential Elements and Core Values: and Instructional Model College Going Culture, College Style Discourse, College Level Analytical Writing, College Style Study Habits, and Backward Mapping to College Standards, and the use of technology through Blended learning
Learning Environment
? Teachers will create and maintain a nurturing, structured and engaging classroom environment
? Teachers are expected to have a coherent plan for classroom discipline and to keep clear and specific documentation of all interventions taken to correct student behavior before referring a student out of class
Performance & Grading
? Teachers are expected to aspire to effective performance in all areas of the ICEF core values, principles and instructional strategies as described in the ICEF Teacher Effectiveness Framework
? Teachers will provide clear information to students and parents regarding class objectives, weekly assignments, homework requirements, grading rubrics and grading scale.
? Teachers are expected to use Illuminate to maintain accurate and up-to-date records of attendance, coursework, and to submit student report cards and school-wide assessment records on time
Collaboration
? Teachers are expected to collaborate with Special Education Team and ELL Support Staff to ensure that students with additional needs are able to access the curriculum.
? Teachers are expected to attend and participate in monthly Parent Engagement Meetings, Back-to-School Nights, Parent Conferences, and office hours/tutoring as communicated by administration and track all efforts to create consistent and meaningful communication with parents
Curriculum
? Teachers will create a powerfully engaging curriculum designed to move students towards meeting proficient performance of the high priority standards identified in ICEF Instructional Guides and California Common Core Standards
? Teachers will regularly provide lesson plans to the Principal as requested
Professional Responsibilities
? Teachers are expected to participate actively in all professional development sessions
? Teachers will work required school hours (half an hour before school day begins to 4:00 p.m.), dress professionally, and adhere professional code of conducts
? Teacher will perform other duties as assigned by the school Principal
? Perform other duties as assigned
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications:
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree – required, Master’s - preferred
- Desire to teach in an urban school environment
- Confident in managing student behavior
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to change easily
- Demonstrated success working with students from educationally underserved areas
Salary : $68,000 - $102,000