1st Grade Teacher - 26/27 SY - Palm Lane Global Academy

Job Description: The teacher’s primary responsibilities and qualifications are listed below. All teachers report to their site administrator (s). The teacher is responsible for the development and performance of the courses they instruct. The teacher will foster a collaborative and stimulating classroom environment for a diverse group of students, as well as foster a strong collaboration between parents, faculty members, board members and community partners. Responsibilities Develops lesson plans according to the CA CCSS and CA State Content StandardsFosters a safe and nurturing learning environmentOrganizes classroom system/procedures and manages student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged in learningEstablishes an environment where students are excited about learningBuilds strong relationships with students and parentsIdentifies student areas for improvement and is able to work with the student and family and internal resources to suggest options for improvement Provides continual assessment of student progress, maintain student records and complete assigned paperwork in provided timeframesCollaborates with the Educational specialist and other staff to meet the needs of all studentsAttends and implements professional development training throughout and beyond the school yearDemonstrates support and knowledge of school’s goals and missionParticipates, attends and plans field tripsParticipates in school events during, before and after schoolAttends and participates in school based meetings and activities Qualifications Must possess a current California teaching credentialBachelor’s degree from an accredited college or universityMaster’s degree in subject matter field or Education is strongly preferredMeet all NCLB requirementsAt times this job may entail lifting, walking, sitting and standing for periods of time No new employee can begin employment until all local mandated trainings are completed and the fingerprints cards are processed by the California Department of Justice and it is determined that there is no criminal conviction that would prohibit the employee from working with students and staff.