Description
Reports to : Principal
Supervises : None
Employment Status : Regular Full-time
JOB PURPOSE : The role is responsible for delivering a rigorous blended learning academic environment for our youth. One that sets high expectations, data-driven, and effectively blends individualized online curriculum with student-centered project-based learning.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach approximately six periods, as directed by the principal.
- Plan and deliver engaging, rigorous lessons, according to students’ needs and the provided curriculum, where applicable.
- Maintain a positive, safe, and organized learning environment.
- Update grade book on a weekly basis.
- Inform students and families about students’ progress.
- Implement school-wide student management policies within classroom.
- Actively participate in all teams, including grade level, content team, and other teams as designated by the principal.
- Make parental contact by phone and / or conduct home visits when necessary.
- Attend parent meetings and conferences.
- Chaperone local and out-of-state field trip.
- Conduct morning, lunch, and afternoon duties during assigned times.
- Complete and submit all necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
- Partner with YDS for the individualized coordination of school-wide programs and services for each student ( tutoring, mentoring, parental engagement, workforce development, and post-secondary educational plans, etc.);
- Demonstrate knowledge and support of Schools’ mission, values, standards, policies and procedures, confidentiality standards, and code of ethical behavior.
- Ensure compliance with all state and federal laws, local board policies, administrative guidelines, and the CT Educators’ Code of Ethics.
- Serve as appropriate role model for school’s colleagues, students, staff, and parents.
- Conduct self in a professional manner during all school meetings.
- Accomplish tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.
Requirements
Education and Experience :
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
- CT High School teacher certification / license : Math certifications is required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
- Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of the school
- Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback
- Demonstrated ability to work on a team
- Dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional
- Belief that every student can and will achieve in your class
- Ability to work urgently in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment
- Strong written communication skills
- Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once
- Detail-oriented and self-directed
- Initiator, problem-solver, and creative thinker
- Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
Physical Demands / Environmental Factors
- Frequent prolonged and irregular hours of duty.
- Some light manual labor.
- Endure inclement weather conditions to provide for student safety.
30+ days ago