Elementary Teacher - Wyandanch

Description Company Overview The Academy Charter Schools offers an exceptional interdisciplinary curriculum in a technology rich environment that challenges students to explore connections across subjects and use experiential learning to bridge the gaps between theory and practice. The Academy’s focus on character development and community service cultivate a student body poised to be active, engaged and responsible members of the community. The Academy employs a committed staff whose teaching and high academic and behavioural expectations will promote the excellence known so the community’s children can achieve.

Position Overview The Academy Charter School Elementary Teacher understands and promotes the school’s mission, vision, objectives, and policies both within and outside the immediate school community. The Elementary Classroom Teacher is responsible for providing a classroom/instructional program that supports the individual needs of all children in accordance with the school’s mission and values established by the school.

Responsibilities

and Duties Assume personal responsibility for the academic progress of all students Implement a coherent, research-based curriculum in consultation with Administration Teach students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in an inclusion setting and implement IEPs as necessary Document all lesson plans, assignments, rubrics and other instructional materials and methods Use consistent school-wide practices and a variety of individualized methods to engage students in the classroom Use technology tools for instruction, planning, and communication and ensure student engagement Measure student achievement and progress towards learning objectives using the school’s formative and summative assessment tools Evaluate academic achievement through detailed data analysis of student performance on a wide variety of metrics Provide ongoing and timely feedback to students on their progress towards meeting expectations and achieving goals Create, and manage a responsive learning environment that enables students to feel safe, to be creative, and to develop to their full potential Use student data to reflect on effectiveness of lessons and student achievement progress in order to improve instruction and personal practice Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families, colleagues and administrators Establish, involve, and assist students in the development, maintenance, and evaluation of portfolios Develop and use rubrics for evaluating student products and performances Pay Transparency: The salary range for this role is $62,500 - $87,000. Base pay offered may vary within the posted range based on several factors, including but not limited to education, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

The Academy is committed to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.