SUMMARY

Teachers are responsible for delivering quality instruction to a diverse student population. Teachers are expected to set ambitious learning goals for their students and work to achieve them by utilizing research-supported teaching strategies, forming positive relationships with students predicated on high expectations, and being a good steward of their students’ learning and outcomes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Deliver high quality instruction to all students via research-supported teaching strategies.

Adhere to the state and federal standards, ensuring lessons, homework, class work, and assessments prepare students to be competent, fully engaged learners.

Utilize regular student progress monitoring to make lesson adjustments, collect progress data, and inform students, staff, and families of progress.

Form strong relationships with students, based on high expectations of their behavior, attitude, and performance.

Adhere to the principles of Restorative Practices, including the facilitation of regular student circles within the classroom.

Create quality lesson plans and unit plans; this will include working with your fellow teachers to collaboratively plan cross-curricular lesson and unit plans.

Supervise students in various capacities, including during check-in, student meals, dismissal, etc.

OTHER DUTIES

Maintain strong classroom management that allows for a milieu that supports learning and academic risk taking.

Adhere to the principal elements of our behavioral health services, including, but not limited to, trauma informed care (TIC), Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and mindfulness.

Attend regular professional learning committee meetings (PLCs), professional development, and collaborative planning sessions.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

5 years related experience, a current valid teaching certificate, and a Master’s degree in teaching, a subject matter discpline, or a related field.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

A valid Delaware teaching certificate is required. Candidates may be hired if they are eligible for a teaching certificate or possess an emergency certificate.

Pathways of Delaware does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation or age in its employment practices.