Job Location:
Cheektowaga, NYSalary Range or Hourly Rate:
Not listedJob Description:
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST:
Have an extensive knowledge of NYS Learning Standards; Knowledge of and ability to implement strategies to address the needs of diverse learners; Experience utilizing formative assessments to inform instructional decision making; Skilled at working with diverse student populations; Knowledge of PBIS and the ability to implement behavioral and positive effective classroom management strategies. Capacity to utilize technology to enhance practice; Interest in actively participating in the school community outside of the classroom.
Experience and Educational Requirements:
Certified - Teaching - Librarian/School Media Spec {LIBR}
QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Strong understanding of developmentally appropriate practices and domains of learning at the elementary level
- Create and deliver lessons grounded in researched best practice and current formative data
- Responsible for planning daily educational programs and record-keeping
- Facilitating developmentally appropriate activities
- Observe and evaluate students' performance
- Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans, posting learning goals for each lesson as appropriate
- Manage and support student behavior in the classroom with appropriate responsive and restorative techniques
- Participate in regular, ongoing professional training; stay abreast of current topics in education
- Participate in team meetings to analyze performance data and make instructional revisions
- Utilize curriculum that reflects the diversity of educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served
- Create a positive educational climate for students to participate in, promoting success for students of all abilities
- Provide dynamic opportunities to instill the love of reading in students
- Strong technological skills and willingness to incorporate new tech tools in teaching
