CMS - 7-8 Grade & Spanish Teacher

TITLE: 7-8 Grade Teacher/Spanish

DEPARTMENT: Elementary, High School

REPORTS TO: Principal

POSITION SUMMARY: In this role, teachers are expected to demonstrate proficiency in curriculum development, classroom management, and instructional strategies aligned with Standards-Based Education and the mission of Seventh-day Adventist education. Faculty members are expected to model Christian values through professional conduct and support students’ spiritual, mental, social, and physical development. Teachers also fulfill responsibilities beyond classroom instruction as assigned. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Teachers will…

• Develop lesson plans that integrate 7-8 grade standards, using similar units for science and social studies while differentiating literacy and math instruction.
• Manage, instruct, and assess students on two separate sets of grade-level expectations.
• Create a structured environment where one grade works independently while the other receives direct instruction.
• Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter content and follow adopted curriculum using a variety of instructional strategies and materials.
• Work with other teachers to share resources, plan field trips, and align curriculum.
• Cultivate a nurturing environment that supports the wide social development range between 7th & 8th grade and High School students.
• Monitor and assess student learning using multiple (formal and informal) tools of assessment using results to guide instruction.
• Engage and support all students in learning by setting goals for students, facilitating learning experiences and encouraging problem solving and critical thinking.
• Create and maintain an effective learning environment that stimulates intellect, is fair and respectful, and is conducive to moral development
• Create and maintain standards for student behavior.
• Maintain a physical environment that is clean, safe and orderly.
• Communicate student progress with students and appropriate others in a timely manner keeping current with posting of grades (using electronic gradebook).
• Maintain complete, accurate and confidential student records.
• Develop as a Christian, professional educator by demonstrating a lifestyle that is consistent with SDA standards
• Fulfill adjunct duties (supervision, class/club sponsor, etc.) as required.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability required, physical demands and work environment.

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Education ( BA in Elementary Education) or equivalent.
• NAD Teacher Certification with endorsement in Elementary Education.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret curriculum, handbooks, and other school documents.
• Ability to respond effectively to student or parent inquiries in a timeline manner.
• Ability to articulate verbally and in writing, intervention strategies and tools.
• Bi-lingual a plus.

Mathematical Skills

• Knowledge of basic math at the 9th grade level unless teaching High School math. Then a degree in Math is required.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply basic principles of common sense, tack, finesse, empathy and support in working with school staff, students and families.
• Ability to assist with conflict management in a professional manner.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Computer/technology literate
• Ability to work independently
• Must be organized and detail oriented.
• Maintain confidences
• Must possess skills in working with culturally and ethnically diverse groups.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Required to walk, stand, use of hands and arms, ability to talk, see and hear.
• Occasionally the employee will need to crouch or kneel.
• Work environment usually has moderate noise level.

* * *    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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