4th Grade Teacher

Job Description Responsibilities: 1) Plan instruction and other student learning support activities as follows: a) Establish class and subject curriculum plans, as applicable to the teacher’s particular assignment and appropriate to the needs and abilities of students b) Curricula and plans will be consistent with UA and State curriculum and assessment standards, objectives and plans c) Review, select, and modify materials, resources and teaching strategies to carry out the curriculum plan 2) Provide instruction to students in ways that incorporate best teaching practices: a) Develop daily lesson plans b) Teach to verifiable outcomes c) Select objectives and deliver instruction at the correct levels of difficulty d) Verify and monitor student learning and adjust teaching appropriately e) Use principles of instruction and learning in appropriate ways f) Be effectively knowledgeable of performance assessments, checklists, rubrics and correctly use of each of these g) Possess, use and improve appropriate classroom management, human relations, inquiry, and planning skills h) Effectively use skills for inclusivity, diversity and differentiated learning strategies i) Be effectively knowledgeable of child growth, development, and learning j) Develop and implement instructional strategies to maximize student participation k) Provide an honest, respectful, caring, and safe environment for students l) Act as the classroom leader in classroom culture, UA values and passion for learning 3) Establish and maintain positive working relationships with students in the classroom, on school premises, and/or in school activities: a) Communicate and reinforce expectations for appropriate behavior b) Encourage student responsibility, cooperation, and respect for self, others and property c) Adhere to UA policies, procedures and legal requirements d) Help students develop the ability to prevent and solve conflicts 4) Communicate effectively with parents through conferences, written documents, telephone, and other forms of communications 5) Maintain effective working relationships with staff and service providers to meet the needs of students: a) Effectively work in teams on a collaborative basis b) Under the leadership of the Principal contribute to the improvement of UA program, curricula and teaching practices 6) Collaborate with service providers regarding the needs of students. Communicate accurately and constructively while preserving confidentiality 7) Use student assessments and evaluation to: a) Assess student work to guide instruction b) Evaluate student work to determine student progress and grades c) Report student progress to student and parents d) Identify and implement appropriate instructional strategies to meet the needs of learners 8) Be effectively knowledgeable of support services and subjects taught: a) Use and integrate knowledge of curricular subjects and available student support services to benefit student learning b) Maintain professional competency in assigned curricular subject areas 9) Continually identify, plan and pursue strategies to meet professional development needs individually, in collaboration with others and under the supervision of the Principal a) Cooperate with the Principal in regular and annual teacher/teaching evaluations and resulting professional development needs 10) Maintain records according to district policy and procedures: a) Maintain necessary records according to legal and UA requirements b) Use records to obtain and provide accurate information c) Maintain confidentiality of information 11) Maintain confidentiality of other job related information 12) Perform other job related duties as assigned Qualifications Valid Minnesota teaching licensure in elementary education Demonstrated competencies preferred in best practices for teaching, classroom management, collaboration with other teachers and staff, professional development and confidentiality Institution Description The purpose of this position is to lead and instruct students according to current and emerging Urban Academy (UA) instruction strategies, values and practices, with the goal that each student learns and masters knowledge and skills that advance their capabilities and motivations for life and work. Under the leadership of the UA Principal develop lesson plans aligned with standards and UA curriculum plans; collaborate with other teaching personnel to advance personal competence and quality of curricula; instruct and manage students; evaluate and assess instructional materials and student performance; meet with parents; and interpret students’ progress and inform parents/guardians about student strengths, weaknesses, and progress. #J-18808-Ljbffr