Description
The Kindezi Teacher develops and delivers high-quality, data-driven differentiated instruction while fostering a positive learning environment. They instruct students in a classroom environment through lectures, discussions, visual aids, instructional strategies and other effective teaching methods for student comprehension.
Reports to: Principal
School support: Department Chair
Network support: Academic Team
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Instruction
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Prepares lessons and outlines to use in class that effectively cover the material.
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Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
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Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
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Administers various types of assessments to monitor student’s comprehension of the material. Administer and/or supports state and local testing processes and policies.
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Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
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When in a classroom environment, responsible for daily classroom clean up and wiping down surfaces to uphold sanitation standards as required for safe school environment
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Monitors students in the classroom, at lunch or throughout the school by maintaining order and discipline.
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Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
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Performs various administrative duties such as taking attendance, organizing the classroom, recording grades, and responding to emails and phone calls from parents, school administrators, and staff in a timely manner.
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Collaborates with other teachers and administrators to develop, evaluate, and revise academic programs following approved curricula.
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Coordinates conferences with parents and guardians to review student’s performance, behavior and other issues.
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Assists administrators and other staff members in the orderly, expedient and safe transition of students from one location to another.
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Develop and deliver high-quality differentiated instruction in one or more subject areas
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Implement MTSS structures to support all scholars
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Analyze data and develop action plans to constantly improve student achievement through rigorous and meaningful differentiated instruction.
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Ensure that all 504 & IEPs are met to support the individual needs of the student
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Maintain a positive learning environment that cultivates both the academic and socio-emotional needs of the students with tier one interventions in place
Professionalism
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Actively participate in instructional coaching sessions, professional development, and lesson planning clinics
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Be prompt and present daily; eager to participate in parent meetings, and other school functions that require student supervision after hours.
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Develop meaningful relationships with students and their families by keeping them informed on education-related issues and school events
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Openly collaborate with ALL staff members: partner teacher, network content teams, grade level team, special area teachers, school assistants, operational staff, etc.
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Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator
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Required to have prompt, regular attendance and be available to work on-site, during regular business hours and as needed.
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Adhere to network parent communication policy/guidelines
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Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
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Attends faculty meetings, teacher training workshops and educational conferences to maintain and improve professional competence
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Actively supports fellow teachers through collaboration, coverage, and challenges
Requirements
KEY ATTRIBUTES:
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Values that align with the Kindezi model and goals
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Demonstrated commitment to increasing student achievement and supporting the social-emotional needs of students
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Dedicated, reflective thinker with a growth mindset
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High-academic expectations; Believes that all students deserve an equitable education experience no matter their circumstances.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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Be a United States citizen or otherwise have authorization to work in the United States
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education (2.5+ GPA)
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Have the ability to pass an Atlanta Public Schools background check and obtain a GaPSC-issued clearance certificate
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:
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Active Level 4 teacher certification issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission highly preferred, or have reciprocity eligibility, OR
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May adhere to higher education in the subject matter in which you teach (ie. Elementary
Education, History, Biology, English, etc.);
2. Have evidence of 21+ credit hours in specialized training in the subject(s) taught, such as an academic major or the equivalent in the subject(s);
3. Pass or exempt the GACE Program Admissions Assessment; or
4. Pass the GACE content assessment for the area/subject taught
WORK EXPERIENCE:
- 2+ years of teaching experience in an urban environment preferred
COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:
- Compensation aligned with The Kindezi Schools’ salary schedule for teachers (years of experience and certification level calculated)
- Teacher Retirement System (TRS) pension, 403b plan, paid time off, health, vision, and dental insurance, employer-paid life insurance, and short and long-term disability benefits
JOB CLASSIFICATION:
- Work Days: 202 (191 work days and 11 paid holidays)
- Salaried, Full-Time, Exempt
Summary
Please see our Teacher Salary Scale at www.kindezi.org/careers. Teacher salaries are determined based on verified years of full-time lead teaching experience with previous employers, as well as the educator’s Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) certification level.