ELA Teacher - 8th Grade - Carthage Central School District : Job Details

ELA Teacher - 8th Grade JobID: 1243

+ Position Type:

Teacher/ English Language Arts (ELA)

+ Date Posted:

10/8/2024

+ Location:

Carthage Middle School

+ Date Available:

10/18/2024

Application Deadline: Open until filled Requirements: NYS certification in ELA or English 7-12 Salary: $51,950 - $64,200 Commensurate with Experience SUMMARY: The Classroom Teacher possesses and displays the experience, ability, personality, energy and maturity to meet the everyday demands of students, curriculum, department, school and district. The Classroom Teacher is responsible for planning, delivering and assessing an educational program for individual and/or groups of students. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

1. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the subject area, curriculum and NYS Learning Standards in assigned content area.

2. Teacher demonstrates appropriate preparation employing the necessary instructional practices, materials, and activities.

3. Provides evidence that thorough lesson plans have been completed prior to instruction.

4. Demonstrates that delivery of instruction is supported by meaningful lesson plans and results in active student involvement, appropriate teacher/student interaction, and encourages student participation in the learning process.

5. Utilizes available resources and data to drive instruction.

6. Demonstrates classroom management skills supportive of diverse student learning needs, which create an environment conducive to student learning.

7. Demonstrates knowledge of student development, an understanding and appreciation of diversity and the regular application of developmentally appropriate instructional strategies for the benefit of all students.

8. Implements assessment techniques based on appropriate NYS Learning Standards designed to measure student progress in learning.

9. Demonstrates that practice is reviewed; effectively assessed and appropriate adjustments are made on a continuing basis.

10. Provides supervision of students both in and outside of the classroom in accordance with building and district expectations.

11. Reports to school on time.

12. Maintains confidentiality.

13. Actively supports CCSD Code of Conduct.

14. Participates, when appropriate, in continuous professional growth and development related to the field of teaching and/or specific area(s) of expertise.

15. Attends required meetings and follows building rules, procedures and district policies.

16. Maintains positive, cooperative and mutually supportive relationships with students, staff, caregivers, colleagues, district personnel and community.

17. Uses excellent written and oral English skills when communicating with students, staff, caregivers and community.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises classroom and students. OTHER: Performs related duties as required or assigned. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: In accordance with New York State certification requirements. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: It is the professional obligation of the employee to secure and maintain all required certificates, licenses and registrations. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.