What are the responsibilities and job description for the GRADE 6 position at Truman Elementary?
Duties & Responsibilities: (Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships
Physical Requirements of Position: (HBV ? Yes ? No)
Special Qualification Desired: (Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)
- Follow the District's curriculum for all subjects to prepare students to meet grade level Common Core Standards.
- Establish and maintain high academic expectations for all students.
- Establish and maintain high standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a structured, positive learning environment in the classroom and building, implementing Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports, the Washington Way and Boys Town strategies for all students.
- Collaborate with grade level team members and support teachers in planning lessons, monitoring student progress, analyzing data, modifying and differentiating instruction as needed.
- Maintain up to date progress monitoring and academic diagnostics.
- Use the MTSS process to support students both academically and behaviorally.
- Collaborate and co-teach with special education teachers/paraeducators in an environment that welcomes all students.
- Integrate technology into lessons and have a working knowledge of Microsoft, Google Suite, Lexia, SMART Boards, chrome books, tablets, etc.
- Implement effective research based strategies: Differentiated Instruction, Think Alouds, QAR, Explicit Instruction, etc.
- Communicate with parents on a consistent basis regarding student progress and encourage parental involvement.
- Perform supervision responsibilities with a belief that all teachers are on duty at all times everywhere in the school environment including AM/PM outside duty, hall duties, lunch/recess duty by following the building PBIS procedures and expectations.
- Participate in IEP's MTSS meetings, Collaborative Teacher Teams, Committees, and parent conferences.
- Be an active participant in building level professional development focused on MTSS, Boys Town, PBIS, Collaborative Teacher Teams, effective interventions, and incorporate strategies in the classroom.
- Successful candidate must be willing to support the Washington Teaching and Learning Plan by: (1) Participating in on-going trainings (2) Actively participating in CTT teams (3) Using formative assessments to guide instruction and provide feedback to students, parents, building and district staff (4) Planning, Monitoring and/or Implementing Tier II and Tier III interventions
- Willingness to obtain training in areas that are in need of being nurtured.
- Good attendance and punctuality are a must to ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the job are performed successfully.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
- Successful candidates must possess strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential.
- Must be willing to support and implement Davenport's multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) for both behavior and academics.
- Endorsement: [102]
Physical Requirements of Position: (HBV ? Yes ? No)
- Must be able to lift/push/pull 50 lbs.
- Able to stand for long periods of time.
- Able to assist with outside supervision year round.
Special Qualification Desired: (Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)
- Able to work as a team member.
- Willing to be involved in extended day learning activities for students and families.
- Value the diversity of students and reflect this in teaching and disciplinary strategies which emphasize high expectations for student performance.
- Have appropriate licensing to teach sixth grade and the subjects at that grade level
- Familiar with Unbound Education Curriculum Resources
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