5th Grade Teacher

at  Keys Gate Charter School

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and the mission of the company; supports the company’s values in the strategic areas of academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth, as outlined in the Employee.
• Possesses strong time management & organizational skills and the ability to prioritize.
• Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrative Is sensitive to sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image, as unique situations present themselves.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and displays such with all stakeholders: being courteous, and professional.
• Possesses excellent communication skills: Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening), and Negotiating.
• Has the ability to be at work consistently, be on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction, and solicit feedback to improve.
• Demonstrates proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Student Information System (SIS), and email.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrate accuracy.
• Strives to implement best practices and positive character education.

JOB PURPOSE:

Create and implement a flexible program and classroom environment favorable to student learning and personal growth. Develop lesson plans consistent with established guidelines. Establish effective rapport with students, staff members, and parents. Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge to provide an effective educational foundation, in accordance with each student’s ability.

INSTRUCTION/EDUCATION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans and implements a program of instruction that adheres to the company’s philosophy, goals, and objectives as outlined in the adopted courses of study.
• Makes purposeful and appropriate lesson plans which provide for effective teaching strategies and maximize time on task.
• Presents subject matter to students to maximize learning opportunities and provides real-world, application-based examples and learning opportunities.
• Reviews student records in order to develop a foundation of understanding regarding each student’s abilities and needs. Maintain accurate and complete student records.
• Strives to maximize the educational achievement of each student.
• Utilizes a variety/range of student learning modalities in each lesson and uses differentiated instruction within those lessons.
• Utilizes diagnostic assessment of student learning on a frequent basis. Maintains accurate and complete student records.
• Assesses student strengths and weaknesses on a frequent basis, provide appropriate activities to address student needs and generates progress reports as required.
• Refers students with suspected learning problems to appropriate support personnel. Assigns lessons correct student work products and review oral presentations.
• Coordinates class field trips (as required).
• Prepares students for state-required achievement assessments.
• Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and is willing to share this knowledge for the continual improvement of the school’s curriculum.
• Assists in the ongoing curriculum revision process, including the revision of written courses of study. Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Becomes acquainted with supplemental services beneficial to students as an extension of regular classroom activities.