Specialist Teacher - Physical Education

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Specialist Teacher (Gym, Art, Music, Dance, Spanish)

Supervisor Job Title : Principal

Employment Status : Full-time; 10-month

FLSA Status : Exempt

The management services offered to our family of charter schools, allows us to collectively become a change agent and national leader in urban education as evidenced by student awareness of self, high academic achievement, positive school culture and community transformation wherever we serve.

JOB GOAL : The Specialist Teacher (K-12) is responsible for supervising, educating, and supporting students to help them accomplish learning benchmarks. The Specialty Teacher will plan lessons to target specific skills and concepts, manage classroom behavior and keep students engaged in the lessons.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Implement Universal’s curriculum and instructional strategies and utilize classroom routines and procedures with consistency.
• Develop rigorous lesson plans, homework assignments and assessments.
• Work closely with school leaders to analyze student assessment data and use data to inform instruction.
• Collaborate in grade level teams to discuss student work, share best practices, and ensure student mastery of standards.
• Form and maintain relationships with students’ families, including phone calls and conferences.
• Participate in on-going professional development in the spirit of continuous improvement.
• Perform related work as required.

REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS :

Education : Valid PA Certification in area of specialty

Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Experience :

resident alien status.

creative problem-solving, conflict resolution, group planning, and decision-making processes.

The Universal Family of Charter Schools adheres to the policy of providing equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation.