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Elementary Teacher

School Name: Rowe Elementary

Position Title: Teacher
Contact: Sarah Giblin
Phone: 312-445-5870
Email: sgiblin@nush.org

Deadline: Open until filled

Website: go here to learn more about the school.

Under the supervision of the Principal, the teacher is responsible for providing an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to meet or exceed academic expectations while fulfilling their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth. The teacher is responsible for organizing and implementing an instructional program that will result in students achieving academic success in accordance with Rowe Elementary School policies.

Student Expectations:
• Designs and implements instructional lessons that are targeted to meet the academic needs of students
• Implements instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences
• Identifies, selects, and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs
• Uses a data-driven approach to modify/adapt instructional plans in order to maximize student learning
• Ensures that student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program classification
• Assumes responsibility for meeting his/her classroom goals and school-wide student performance goals and continuously demonstrates gains in student academic performance
• Actively participates in training and presentations about instructional planning and effective execution
• Ensures proper planning, design, and implementation of homework policy
• Works diligently to identify progress and gaps in student academic performance and can modify instructional plans accordingly
• Provides a positive learning environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process
• Responsible for monitoring students’ academic progress and for coordinating programs and support services to ensure academic success for all students
• Maintains effective and efficient record keeping procedures of academic and behavioral outcomes

Professional Relationships & Expectations:
• Models school core values and can effectively communicate school mission and vision in a compelling manner
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis
• Collaborates with peers to maximize student learning and enhance instructional environment
• Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community
• Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, collaborating with peers, and working with parents to maximize student learning
• Cooperates with other school staff and is prepared to assume various responsibilities and assignments as needed
• Facilitates teacher-parent relationships in the areas of academics, discipline, and student support services
• Facilitates student-parent contact regarding performance and/or discipline of classroom students
• Makes referrals and conducts follow-up for students in need of support services (i.e. counseling, emergency assistance, legal advice, tutoring, etc.); works in conjunction with principal, dean, directors, and parent coordinator to ensure such referrals are made and followed-up

Additional Expectations:
• Dress professionally at all times
• Ensure all certification paperwork is completed and submitted in a timely manner
• Take vacation only during summer months or on school holidays
• Willingness to participate in a 5-day residential camping experience with students during the school year
• Three-week professional development during the summer
• Strong desire to be challenged professionally and challenge colleagues in an effort to maximize student achievement
• Organize workload and prioritize demands to meet deadlines
• Complete all credentialing requirements as directed

 
Performs other related duties as required and assigned