5th Grade Teacher

KCCS teachers work collaboratively with staff and administration to create an outstanding learning culture. Lead teachers are expected to be flexible and support the needs of the school as other duties arise.

Responsibilities

• Create a classroom learning environment and culture consistent with the Educational Plan, ensuring academic, social, and behavioral success for all students.
• Complete weekly lesson plans with all required items (see appendix B).
• Align instructional targets and objectives to the Learning Objectives Guide (LOG) for each subject area, including re-teaching weak target skills.
• Attend and participate in school-wide professional development sessions.
• Develop positive relationships with parents, students, and KCCS faculty.
• Follow the classroom schedule created by the Leadership Team.
• Administer assessments following the KCCS Assessment Calendar.
• Collect, upload, and analyze all assessment data (upload into PowerSchool and Performance Matters).
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students.
• Implement CSI Action Plan items.
• Communicate student data to the leadership team, parents, and students through data meetings, Parent-Teacher Conferences, progress reports, and report cards.
• Participate in school events and extracurricular activities.
• Follow school-wide behavior management systems.
• Adhere to the KCCS Employee and Student/Parent Handbook.
• Establish effective classroom management techniques.
• Implement all items listed on the KCCS Management Checklist (see appendix C).
• Update student work displays monthly.
• Establish a safe, clean, organized, and hazard-free learning environment.
• Use technology to enhance lesson plans and instruction.
• Participate in the Mentor/Coaching program as necessary.
• Participate in 8 days of pre-service training at the start of each school year.
• Keep evidence and artifacts that support the goals in the KCCS accountability plan.
• Undergo annual reviews at the end of each school year.

Requirements

• Valid NYS Teaching Certificate.
• Master’s Degree.
• Urban experience preferred.
• Excellent record-keeping skills.
• Computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Welcoming, warm disposition.

Schedule

7:45 AM – 3:45 PM, with regular attendance required.

Pay

Competitive salary range: $43,000 – $80,000 per year.