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East Point Academy

Middle School ELA Teacher

East Point Academy, West Columbia, South Carolina, United States, 29172

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Base pay range $50,000.00/hr - $70,000.00/hr

General Summary Under regular supervision, assists students in learning basic academic, social and developmental skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women. This is a 190-day position. Reports to the Head of School and/or designee.

Essential Functions

Collaborates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods to develop a program of continuous progress consistent with East Point Academy goals and objectives to meet the needs, interests, and abilities of pupils

Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc to transform lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction

Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student

Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom

Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports as required

Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program

Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers

Assists in the selection and requisition of books and instructional aids and maintains required inventory records

Administers standardized tests in accordance with state testing program

Keeps abreast of changes in school policies and students' needs and interests

Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required

Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher assistant(s), substitutes and/or volunteers and evaluates their performance as required

Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education related purposes when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms

Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students and to properly care for all property, equipment, materials, and facilities

Provides for his/her own professional growth through an on-going program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning

Participates in school staff development programs as assigned by the Head of School

Attends staff meetings, serves on staff committees as requested, and accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular or other activities as assigned by the Head of School

General Job Functions

Assist the Head of School in providing an atmosphere conducive to learning and teaching

Is punctual and maintains regular attendance

Has the ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities

Maintains a clean and orderly work environment

Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies

Recognizes and follows the appropriate procedures in the "chain of command" as designated by board policies and/or administrative procedures

Operates a variety of equipment such as a computer, printer, typewriter, two-way radio, telephone, calculator, etc

Presents a positive image of East Point Academy at all times

Willingly performs other related duties as assigned

Education and Experience Education and experience as required by state certification authorities.

Minimum Qualifications or Standards Required to Perform Essential Job Functions Knowledge

Knowledge of the methods, policies, procedures and activities of East Point Academy which pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position

Knowledge of the standards, regulations, and laws relating to educational activities

Knowledge of the records, forms and reports which must be prepared and maintained

Knowledge of the materials and information which must be prepared for classroom instructional activities

Knowledge in the methods for developing lesson plans and materials, and classroom activities which stimulate learning

Skills/Effort

Ability to provide instruction to students through explanation, demonstration and/or supervised practice

Ability to supervise students and maintain order in various classroom and instructional activities and situations

Ability to operate general office equipment in the performance of daily activities

Ability to prepare lesson plans, tests, and instructional materials for classroom activities

Ability to identify student adjustment and/or academic problems, provide counseling and/or recommend appropriate remedial action to parents

Ability to communicate effectively with students and their parents, school staff, and all other groups involved in the activities of the job

Working Conditions

Conducts duties in a school environment with some exposure to environmental conditions

Requires ability to work under a degree of stress related to duties that require constant attention and working with students

Physical demands include walking or standing and lifting/moving of items related to the job on a recurring basis

Occasional local travel is required; overnight travel is not required

Job requires the operation of standard office equipment

Responsibility

Responsible for the supervision of students in the classroom and in out-of-classroom activities during the school day

Responsible for classroom materials and supplies

Supervises instructional assistants, substitutes and volunteers as assigned

Responsible for completing assigned work within the deadlines in accordance with directives, policy, standards and prescribed procedures

Responsible for attending and remaining at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding attendance, absenteeism and tardiness, providing adequate notice to administration with respect to vacation time and leave requests

Evaluation Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the school’s policy on evaluation of certified personnel.

Disclaimer statement This job description is not intended as an employment agreement or contract. Job duties may be altered at the discretion of the Head of School at any time without notice.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Education and Training

Industries Education Administration Programs

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