Summer - Academic Teacher - Elementary

Summer - Academic Teacher

GENERAL INFORMATION

Title: Summer - Academic Teacher

Department: Summer School

Salary Grade: $35.00 per hour

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Site/Location: BHES, PES, RSP

Reports to: Summer - Administrator

Date:

June 7-8 & June 13 - July 14,

Tuesdays-Fridays 8:00am-12:00pm (½
day) or 8:00-3:00p (full day).

POSITION SUMMARY

Seeking certified teachers to deliver summer curriculum in reading, math, and enrichment to support students in reaching summer performance goals.

• Staff Training Dates for Summer - June 7 and June 8, mandatory

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Adhere to all district professional expectations and compliance issues
• Motivate students to high academic and behavioral expectations
• Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior grounded in positive discipline
• Have knowledge and comfort with using technology
• Develop daily engaging lesson plans aligned to specific learning objectives
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and summer school staff
• Empower students to make positive choices and serving as a role model
• Maintain an organized and efficient classroom
• Implement math and literacy curricula and activities to meet academic standards
• Implement collaborative and co-teaching instructional strategies with Instructional Assistants
• Deliver relevant, engaging, and rigorous lessons utilizing a variety of instructional methods
• Utilize formal assessment data to refine and adapt curriculum lessons and inform instructional practices
• Be accountable for meeting individual academic and instructional needs
• Create a positive, achievement-oriented, organized and engaging learning environment

LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES

• Cultural Competence
• Emotional Intelligence
• Safety
• Integrity
• Honesty
• Quality
• Equity Minded
• Ethical

• Resolves Conflict Proactively
• Works Collaboratively
• Models Excellent Customer Service
• Communicates Effectively
• Acts Decisively
• Shows Initiative
• Thinks Strategically

• Computer Literacy
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
• Technical Capabilities
• Fiscal Planning and Management
• Data Analysis and Management

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Previous and relevant experience in utilizing and implementing data-driven instructional practices
• Experience in the use of technology (computer/internet) for assessment and instruction
• Must possess or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Evidence of efficacy and willingness to be a team player
• Drive to improve the minds and lives of scholars within their community
• Belief and commitment to the division’s mission and values
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Love and respect for children
• Proven track record of high achievement in a classroom setting
• Committed to the goals of the program and approach
• Knowledge of differentiated instructional practices and strategies
• Mastery of and enthusiasm for academic standards and instructional rigor

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• None

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• None

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.