Teacher - 8th grade math
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Teacher - 8th grade math

St. Landry Parish School Board

Location: Opelousas,LA, USA

Date: 2024-12-21T09:14:04Z

Job Description:
Job DescriptionTITLE: Classroom Teacher: Regular Education/Special Education/LibrarianQUALIFICATIONS:
  • A valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate (Type C or Level 1)
  • A Bachelor's Degree in field
  • Additional criteria as the Board may establish
  • REPORTS TO: PrincipalJOB GOAL: To plan and implement a program which creates an environment where students can learn and develop optimally PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:Domain I: Planning and Preparation-Setting Instructional Outcomes (1C)
  • Establishes instructional outcomes by identifying exactly what students will be expected to learn including rigor and expectations.
  • Writes instructional outcomes in the form of student learning targets.
  • Determines instructional activities and the resources needed to complete.
  • Determines instructional activities with suitability for diverse learners.
  • Plans for appropriate methods of assessment to determine a level of student attainment.
  • Differentiates for students of varied abilities.
  • Creates measureable outcomes central to the discipline and related to those in other disciplines.
  • THE CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT:Domain II: Managing Classroom Procedures (2C)
  • Establishes and monitors routines and procedures for the smooth operation of the classroom and the efficient use of time.
  • Instructional groups are used and managed effectively.
  • Non-instructional tasks are completed efficiently (lunch count, roll, administrative forms, etc.).
  • Transitions between activities and management of materials are done to maintain momentum and maximize instructional time.
  • Establishes efficient routines and teaches students to employ them effectively.
  • INSTRUCTIONDomain III: Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques (3B)
  • Uses questioning and discussion techniques to deepen student understanding.
  • Uses divergent as well as convergent questions framed in a way that they facilitate forming hypotheses, making connections, and challenging previously-held views.
  • Values student responses to questions by responding to them and using their ideas as a foundation for discussion.
  • Uses high quality questions to encourage students to make connections amongst concepts or events previously believed to be unrelated, and arrive at new understandings of complex material.
  • Poses questions for which they do not know the answers; thus, eliciting student responses, opening lines of communication, and promoting thinking by students.
  • Engages all students in important issues and in using their own language to deepen and extend their understanding.
  • Allows students to formulate questions used in class discussions.
  • Teaches students how to formulate high-level questions.
  • Promotes learning through discussion.
  • Teacher uses a range of techniques to ensure that all students contribute to the discussion, and enlists the assistance of students to ensure the outcome.
  • Domain III: Engaging Students in Learning (3C)
  • Actively involves students in important and challenging content aligned with lesson objectives.
  • Develops student understanding through engagement activities.
  • Provides choice of work and assists students in making important contributions to the intellectual life of the class.
  • Creates activities and assignments that promote learning and are aligned to the goals of the lesson.
  • Creates activities and assignments that require student thinking that emphasize depth over breadth allowing students to exercise choice.
  • Group students of similar background and skill.
  • Uses instructional materials that are developmentally appropriate to the students' experience as well as the course content.
  • Allows time for reflection and closure in all lessons.
  • Facilitates instruction with students taking a major role in their learning.
  • ASSESSMENTDomain III : Using Assessment in Instruction(3D)
  • Recognizes assessment to be an integral part of instruction.
  • Assesses and monitors student learning by eliciting evidence of student understanding using a variety of techniques.
  • Monitors student understanding offering timely and constructive feedback providing guidance to students in areas of needed improvement.
  • Circulates in the classroom to monitor student learning.
  • Creates questions or use techniques to ascertain the degree of understanding of every student.
  • Provides students with clear criteria for learning and teach the skills necessary for students to check their skills and assume responsibility for their learning.
  • Reflects on their craft and recognize the need for adjustments in instruction.
  • Engages students in self- or peer- assessment.
  • Professional Responsibilities
  • Exhibits regular attendance and punctuality.
  • Communicates effectively with students, staff, parents, and community.
  • Assumes outside classroom duties as related to school.
  • Assists in enforcing school/board rules and policies.
  • Ensures proper care of textbooks, teaching aids, and equipment.
  • Participates in professional development opportunities to further develop effectiveness.
  • Creates partnerships with parents/caregivers and colleagues.
  • Supports school programs and displays positive attitude.
  • Completes reports and records as assigned.
  • Projects well-groomed appearance.
  • Meets the criteria for a Professional Growth Plan following the guidelines in the St Landry Parish Personnel Evaluation Program.
  • Perform all other duties or responsibilities not listed as delegated by the Principal of the school.
  • TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine (9) monthsEVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated in accordance with the Board's policy by the Principal/Designee
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