Classroom Teacher - GCCS (Flour City)

Position Title

The Classroom Teacher will be responsible for creating, enriching, and maintaining a dynamic classroom environment using the GCCS instructional structures that are rooted in EL practices. The position supports the mission of GCCS and the EL practices and principles.

Essential Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare Learning Expeditions with clear and ambitious learning objectives aligned to NYS Next Generation Standards in ELA and Math, and NYS Learning Standards in science and social studies
• Ensure that students are working with grade level appropriate text and maximizing the time students spend reading daily
• Provide frequent actionable feedback to students; adapt instruction either to respond to errors and misunderstandings or to raise the bar
• Ensure that 100% of students are engaged in learning; make skilled use of questioning and academic discussion to challenge students’ thinking and increase rigor
• Provide daily writing opportunities and instruction to develop student thinking and enhance their skill and stamina in writing
• Analyze data from assessments to ensure that instruction is focused on what students most need to learn and practice
• Collaborate with Special Education and Speech/Language, ELL, Intervention, and other teaching specialists to appropriately support students with an Individual Education Plan (IEP), 504 plan, English language services and other instructional supports
• Implement an effective Crew, take accurate attendance and supporting the social and emotional development of students
• Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and achievement and using these to create accurate progress reports
• Collaborate with families
• Participate in grade level team meetings, coaching meetings and whole school meetings
• Make full use of all professional learning opportunities provided by the school implement with fidelity the instructional methods and programs adopted by the school
• Culture and Climate
• Implement Responsive Classroom and GCCS Crew framework
• Implement practices that align with the GCCS code of conduct and the principles restorative practices
• Implement the GCCS identified social and emotional learning program
• Establish and maintain a welcoming and respectful classroom environment with a strong sense of collective responsibility
• Establish effective classroom routines that maximize learning time in each class
• Build positive, supportive relationships with all students
• School-Wide Competencies
• Relentless commitment to the school’s mission of educating GCCS’s students
• Actively demonstrate a commitment to supporting a culture that ensures all students have equal access to meet grade level standards
• Understand the diverse community we serve and commit to closing the achievement gap

Additional Responsibilities

• Accomplish all other duties and tasks as appropriately assigned or requested by school leadership
• Maintain appropriate certification
• Implement technology into lessons when appropriate

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Outstanding subject knowledge and passion for teaching
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other adults
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to show care and compassion for others
• Effective conflict management and problem resolution skills
• Skillful organization and time management skills
• Careful attitude and strong understanding of child development

Qualifications

• New York State Initial, Provisional or Permanent Certification in Elementary Education or equivalent preferred
• NYS Fingerprint Clearance