Elementary School SPED Classroom Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE : Classroom Teacher

DEPARTMENT : Instructional

REPORTS TO : Assistant Principal

DATE PREPARED / REVISED : August 1, 2023

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND POSITION OVERVIEW

Global Community Charter School (GCCS) is a Harlem-based International Baccalaureate (IB) World

School that is innovative, inquiry-based, culturally competent, and provides students with a

comprehensive and rigorous curriculum that encourages critical and creative thinking.

The Classroom Teacher is responsible for establishing and maintaining a classroom where whole group

and small group instruction, discussion, projects and cooperative work engage students, keep classes

focused, and infuse a lasting desire to learn in all.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Coordinating knowledge of students, instructional content and curricular resources to design

differentiated units and lesson plans aligned to the Common Core standards

Differentiates instruction for students as integral aspect of planning and teaching and

understands Workshop Model in design of instruction

Evaluate academic achievement and progress towards learning objectives through detailed data

analysis of student performance on a wide variety of metrics; Utilize student data collected to

drive instruction and intervention

Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards

Engaging in coaching cycles and implementing research-based strategies that maximize their

own performance and that of their students

Reflecting on their own progress as educators and seeking out professional resources to

continuously improve their practice

Managing student behavior and classroom routines to maximize learning time and create a

positive classroom environment

Attending IEP meetings and ensuring appropriate accommodations are given to students during

assessments

Compile and organize documentation for IEP meetings

Actively participating in professional development workshops as laid out in the school and

professional development calendars

Supervisor all class trips for the grade level, including school sponsored overnight trips

Celebrating student achievement and progress in class and during school wide IB PYP assemblies

Foster meaningful relationships with students and parents that drive students to invest in their

learning and make academic gains

Model, promote and embody the International Baccalaureate learner profile to create a cohesive

school culture of academic and personal success

Supporting the school as directed by the Principal and Assistant Principal

QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university a must.

A M.A., Ed.M or Master’s degree in education preferred.

New York State Certification for relevant grades or demonstrated process towards obtaining

certification

A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated success as a full-time elementary classroom teacher.

Demonstrated success working in a high-performing, urban school setting preferred.

Evidence of excellence in teaching through continuous learning and data analysis

Be a team player - a desire to work in a team-oriented environment and collaborate effectively

with colleagues

Dedication to GCCS’ mission

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