5th Grade Classroom Teacher

Job Title: 5th Grade Teacher Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30AM – 4:00PM Vacations: As listed in approved school calendar Reports To: Executive Director General Description: MRA is an arts and science K-8 charter school that provides students with an exceptional and unique educational experience. MRA offers specialized teaching utilizing thematic curriculum and project-based learning with high standards for academic achievement. Applicants must have a current Oregon Teaching Certificate and must be highly qualified to teach Elementary Students. Duties and Responsibilities Planning and Learning: -Design culturally responsive lesson plans, aligned to state standards and thematic units. -Define goals, objectives and assessment strategies for unit and daily plans. -Sequence content and activities appropriately. -Plan for differentiated activities to meet the needs of all learners. -Develop effective classroom routines and structures to maximize learning. Classroom Management: -Teach and reinforce school-wide expectations: We take care of ourselves; We take care of our spaces; We take care of our materials. -Develop or select instructional activities that foster student engagement and encourage students to engage in their learning. -Utilize growth mindset language to create a classroom environment that is challenging and attainable. -Foster student responsibility, appropriate social behavior, integrity, valuing of diversity, and respect for self and others. Delivery of Instruction: -Present material clearly and explicitly, utilizing exemplars, vivid and appropriate language. -Successfully reach all students by differentiating, scaffolding and using peer and/or adult helpers. -Regularly involve students in engaging activities and discussions in which they are active learners and problem solvers. -Use highly effective strategies, questions, materials, technology and groupings to boost the learning of all students. -Adapt lessons and units to exploit teachable moments and correct misunderstandings. -Consistently have students summarize and internalize what they learn and apply it to real life situations. Monitoring, Assessment and Follow Up: -Post and review clear criteria for proficient work, including rubrics/exemplars and ensures students understand expectations. -Give well-constructed diagnostic assessments and uses the information to guide instruction and/or interventions. -Check for understanding through a variety of methods; immediately addresses confusion or misunderstandings. -Have students set ambitious goals, continuously self-assess, and take responsibility for improving performance. -Relentlessly follow up with struggling students, with personal attention, so they all reach proficiency. -Work with colleagues to analyze student data to draw actionable conclusions and leverage student growth. -Work with colleagues to reflect on what worked and what didn’t and continuously strives to improve instruction. Family and Community Outreach: -Demonstrate sensitivity and respect for family and community culture, values, and beliefs. -Show parents an in-depth knowledge of their child and a strong belief they will meet or exceed standards. -Make sure parents hear positive news about their child first, and immediately flags any problems. -If assigned, homework is highly engaging and prompt feedback is provided. -Deal immediately with parent concerns and make parents feel welcome any time. -Use student-led conferences, correspondence, report cards and informal conversations to provide parents with helpful feedback on their child’s progress. Professional Responsibilities: -Have perfect or near perfect attendance; complete necessary absence leave request form in timely manner or promptly notifies the office when an unplanned absence will occur. -When communicating with parents or stakeholders, speak, and write correctly and succinctly. -Present as a consummate professional and observe appropriate boundaries. -Collaborate regularly with teaching partners and special teachers to ensure alignment of curricular goals. -Is ethical, honest, and forthright, uses impeccable judgment, and confidentiality. -Is an important part of the MRA community; promotes and encourages positive staff and school culture and climate.