Job Description/Responsibility
- Work with co-teacher (as relevant) to create and foster a culture where all students can achieve at high levels;
- Implement a Common Core-aligned curriculum through backwards lesson planning, following school-wide protocols for developing and documenting syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, and rubrics, and utilizing research-based best practices to support all learners;
- Actively prepare for and participate in all meetings (such as grade team meetings, Student Support Meetings, IEP Meetings, etc.), collaborative planning, and professional development including an annual summer institute;
- Track, monitor, and assume responsibility for the academic progress for all students in the classroom;
- Analyze assessment data and daily data including Exit Tickets and Do Now’s to inform instruction;
- Set and maintain high expectations by building meaningful relationships;
- Work with Student Culture Team and Student Support Team to create and progress monitor individual plans for students, as needed;
- Build a warm and inclusive classroom environment and abide by school-wide practices for classroom management and individual behavior plans;
- Work with grade team, leadership team, and related service providers to analyze data, revise practices, norm on team-wide initiatives, and discuss individual scholars with a solutions-oriented mindset;
- Establish and maintain strong relationships and regularly communicate scholars’ progress towards academic, social-emotional, and behavioral goals and with families;
- Additional duties related to the running of the school as assigned.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor/ Honors(Bachelor Degree in any Discipline) completed.
Additional Academic Requirements
- Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred; [at DCHS, Bachelor’s degree required]
- New York State certification in subject area preferred;
Experience Requirements
Minimum 2 years of experience is required.
Additional Experience Requirements
- At least two years of teaching experience with record of improving student achievement preferred;
Skills Requirements
- A desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families and community;
- Desire and ability to receive and implement feedback;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences (including colleagues, students, families);
- A commitment to working with diverse populations of families and students;
- Bilingual (Spanish) preferred;
- A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM, including the desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families, and community.
Work Area
- Applicant should have experience of working in the following category(ies): Teaching/ Training
Industry Type
- Experience should include the following skills: NGO/Development
Job Location
Apply Instruction
Application Deadline: 17 Feb 2025
