Job Description

• Plan and prepare throughout the year for effective instruction within the classroom
• Provide a classroom environment that is conducive to learning
• Effectively teach the curriculum
• Effectively manage each group of students while providing for a variety of learning styles, ability levels, and educational backgrounds
• Individualize the content when necessary to meet each student’s learning needs.
• Maintain rigorous and appropriate learning expectations of all students at all times.
• Accurately and regularly assess student progress
• Continuously monitor student learning and make appropriate modifications of goals and strategies to meet students’ needs
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate records of student progress and attendance and classroom supplies and materials
• Engage parents and students in the learning process through frequent and meaningful communications about student progress
• Be available to parents and students during the outside of school hours
• Engage in department/team planning, curriculum review, budgeting and other activities.
• Interact cooperatively with other staff members in the development of cohesive curriculum materials and the establishment of instructional goals
• Co-operate with and participate in the planning and evaluation of the school program.
• Keep current in education through coursework, in-service programs, and by attending professional meetings and conferences
• Employ technology (computer, video, internet, etc) as appropriate to enhance instruction.
• Remain proficient in school related technologies
• Engage with students in meaningful activities beyond the classroom which extend learning experiences for students (coaching, organizing field trips, sponsorship of clubs, events, or community service projects, etc)

Other

• Engage with the administration in a committed effort to improve one’s own instructional skills
• Openly support and abide by all school policies and procedures
• Model the ‘Core Values’ in your interactions with the school community
• Liaise with the Principal, taking on tasks as assigned, including all school goals

Personal

• Demonstrate commitment to personal continuous professional growth and development
• Continue involvement with students in various capacities
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships
• Represent SAS with students, parents, staff, and broader school community in a professional manner
• Exhibit a professional attitude toward criticism
• Recognize and strengthen personal performance through self analysis of actions, participating in professional development activities, exploring educational research, participating in professional organizations, and through formal renewal programs

Skills/Requirements Your application will be reviewed in relation to the following expectations.

• Bachelors degree with a valid teaching credential in content area and/or for position applying for
• Two to five years current teaching experience in the specific grade level or subject areas for posted position in a Western educational environment (Preschool through Grade 12)
• Experience with current best practices, current teaching materials, and current instructional strategies as well as recent professional growth activities (Preschool through Grade 12)
• Focused instruction and assessment on student learning
• Models SAS Core Values (Compassion, Honesty, Fairness, Responsibility, Respect)

In addition to the above school-wide expectations, SAS has developed division faculty profiles to provide the greatest opportunity for the best match between our classroom needs and faculty strengths in order to be able to deliver an exemplary educational program for all students at each division. We encourage your thoughtful reflection on the following faculty profile for the Intermediate School in determining whether your strengths provide a good match with the SAS division programs and expectations.

• Collaborate with other teachers in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) that are focused on building clarity, consistency and coherence among team members for improved learning for ALL students
• Differentiates instruction and assessment based on student abilities, interests,
• and learning styles
• Passionate about learning
• Eager to remain current on best practices in teaching field
• Enjoys collaboration with colleagues and is an excellent team member
• Communicates effectively and efficiently with students, parents and colleagues
• Experience in teaching students from a wide range of abilities and cultural backgrounds
• Positively contributes to school culture through support and sponsorship of school activities
• Integrates technology in innovative ways in daily instruction
• Plans and delivers engaging and purposeful classroom units using Understanding by Design
• Actively strives for self improvement as a life-long learner