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K-Third Grade Instructors

School Name: Galapagos Rockford
Deadline: July 25
Apply online at www.galapagoscharter.org

Full Description:

The primary responsibility of Galapagos Charter School Classroom Instructors is to ensure the academic growth of Galapagos Scholars. Galapagos expects a minimum of 80% of scholars to meet or exceed national growth norms.

Instructor Responsibilities:

Planning and Preparation

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of content area knowledge
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of best practices
• Develop long range instructional plans based on Illinois State Standards
• Design and submit weekly lesson plans
• Plan and prepare for individual and small group instruction
• Keep academic anecdotal notes for each scholar
• Keep behavioral anecdotal notes for scholars as necessary
• Log parental contacts
• Prepare and maintain substitute plans

Assessment of Scholar Learning

• Design rigorous, authentic classroom assessments to monitor progress
• Submit all instructor designed assessments to the Academic Director for approval
• Utilize assessment data to meet the individual instructional needs of scholars
• Provide quarterly progress reports and report cards to communicate scholar progress

Learning Environment

• Create an environment of respect and rapport in the classroom
• Effectively manage scholar behaviors to ensure maximum time on task
• Establish clear and effective classroom procedures
• Maintain an organized, inviting physical environment that supports learning

Instruction

• Provide engaging, clear, and effective instruction utilizing best practices identified by GCS
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness in instruction
• Utilize rigorous questioning and discussion techniques to facilitate higher order thinking

Professional Responsibilities

• Attend and actively participate in all professional development sessions
• Facilitate a minimum of 10 weeks of after school programming
• Maintain communication with parents, colleagues and administration
• Contribute to a professional environment which focuses on continuous improvement and positive interactions
• Reflect on performance and make changes based on reflection
• Perform all assigned duties and provide service to the school community
• Participate in all evening activities