ELA Teacher

The Marion School District is seeking a dedicated and passionate fully licensed grades 3-6 ELA Teacher to join our innovative, dynamic learning community at our VPA Magnet School. We are committed to the success of our students in and out of the classroom and in life. Ideal candidates will have astrong commitment to their profession and proven record of fostering positive and engaging learning environments.

Teacher Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring that classroom and curriculum meet Marion pedagogy and Arkansas Academic State Standards for every subject area assigned.
• Adheres to the Code of Ethics as set forth by the Arkansas Department of Education.
• Evaluates and maintains complete and accurate files regarding the students' academic progress and physical, social and emotional growth, and communicates with parents or guardians on the individual student's progress.
• Plans and evaluates daily lessons that are developmentally appropriate.
• Identifies the needs of a group of students, as well as individual students, and provides for continuous assessment of their ability and differentiated instruction to meet individual needs.
• Provides instruction, organization and management in the classroom, which creates a respectful environment conducive to learning.
• Supervises students both in and out of the classroom in a respectful and positive manner.
• Responsible for appropriate use of space, equipment, and material storage.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining a healthy and safe environment within the classroom and the school.
• Adheres to all school systems, protocols and policies that are developed.
• Maintains professional competence through participation in school provided in-service activities and/or self-selected professional growth activities related to job responsibilities.
• Initiates, plans and participates in parent/guardian conferences and other contact, as well as sending written information home about class activities, in a timely manner.
• Fulfills other assigned duties as prescribed by the Principal/Supervisor.
• Maintains a valid Arkansas teaching license registered in the manner provided by law during employment.

• Arrives at work on time, punctually attends and actively participates in all required meetings and training.
• Required to be a respectful, cooperative, and reliable team member and participant in school activities.
• Consults with Principal or designee, in a timely fashion, to address the needs of students who are struggling.
• Responsible for communicating and coordinating with subject teachers regarding lessons, child behavior, parent communication, and reports through regular meetings.
• Participates on required committees as prescribed by the Principal.
• Participates in the assessment and planning of curriculum development and other programs to meet the needs of the school.
• Attends regular supervisory meetings with the Principal.

• Ability to foster a nurturing classroom environment that respects all students and encourages them to do their best.
• Required to respect the confidentiality of information about enrolled children and families, personnel issues, contributors, and other school operations.
• Required to be a respectful, cooperative, and reliable team member and participant in school activities.
• Ability to multi-task and act independently; exercise sound judgment.
• Must be committed to building a diverse community.
• Confidentiality: Required to respect the confidentiality of information about enrolled children and families, personnel issues, contributors, and other school operations, as per FERPA regulations and policies.