What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upper Elementary Classroom Teacher 2024-2025 Balance of Year position at Knova Learning?
Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $38,069-$73357 DOE
Rockwood Preparatory Academy is now accepting applications for a 2024-2025 Balance of Year position.
Rockwood Preparatory Academy is a K-5 Charter School serving a diverse student population in the Reynolds School District, located in the Rockwood community of Portland. At RPA our mission is to provide excellence and justice in education by ensuring that ALL students, K-5, can demonstrate rock-solid reading, arithmetic, writing, and spelling skills.
We provide a model public elementary school that dispels the myth that racial background and economic status are determinant factors in a childs ability to reach high levels of academic achievement through the use of a rigorous, proven Direct Instruction curriculum delivered by effective, nurturing teachers.
Rockwood Preparatory Academy has assembled a staff who provide an outstanding education for every student we serve through rigorous academics, high behavioral expectations, and passionate educators who put Relationships for Success into practice. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package which include employer-paid 6% PERS contribution, medical, dental, vision, EAP, and more.
We are looking for passionate educators who love teaching and want to make a difference in the lives of the students they serve. If this is you, come and join our team in Rockwood!
Classroom Teacher Responsibilities :
Curriculum : Implementing the approved curriculum.
- Math, English Language Arts, and Spelling use a Direct Instruction curriculum to support the rapid learning and academic achievement of students.
Cooperation : Working closely with other teachers, staff, and administrators to develop and refine teaching skills.
Collaboration : Participating in productive discussions focused on sharing curriculum and instructional expertise including team planning meetings, professional development, and committees.
Professional Development : Engaging in offered opportunities and exploring topics of professional interest.
Professional Etiquette : Acting in a professional manner at all times, both in verbal and written communications while following established guidelines.
Communication : Promoting communication between parents, community members and teammates, and working to establish and maintain the home-school relationship.
Relationships : Foster positive and productive relationships with students, staff, families, and the community.
Pedagogical Knowledge : Understands and applies expertise related to assessment, instruction, community building, student motivation, and appreciation for the cultural and individual differences that exist within the learning community.
Qualifications and Requirements :
High energy and strong organizational skills
Passion for teaching children
Bachelors Degree or higher preferred
Oregon Teaching License or Charter School Teacher Registration
Proof of Employment Eligibility & successful completion of Criminal Background Check
Experience using computers for teaching, word processing, & data entry
Salary : $38,069 - $73,357