6th Grade Teacher

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement Universal’s curriculum and instructional strategies and utilize classroom routines and procedures with consistency
• Create rigorous lesson plans, homework assignments and assessments
• Work closely with school leaders to analyze student assessment data and use data to inform instruction
• Collaborate in grade level teams to discuss student work, share best practices, and ensure student mastery of standards
• Form and maintain relationships with students’ families, including phone calls and conferences
• Participate in on-going professional development in the spirit of continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Ability to adjust instructional strategies in order to reach year-end goals
• Receptiveness to feedback and a desire to continuously improve
• A strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement
• A belief that all students should be held to high standards
• A positive attitude and a drive for personal excellence
• Outstanding instructional skills, including the ability to motivate and challenge students and maintain an orderly classroom

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• PA LEVEL I or II Certification: K-6 or 4-8 ALL SUBJECTS REQUIRED
• Demonstrated expertise in subject area
• Classroom teaching experience in an urban school setting
• Documented experience using data-driven instruction to achieve significant student gains

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