Elementary (5th Grade) Teacher - Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy

JOB GOAL:

To help students learn subject matter and master skills that will contribute to their overall development as mature, able, and responsible learners through establishing, maintaining, and reiteratively communicating clear behavior and learning expectations for all learners. To consistently strive to improve performance in order to aid students in meeting learning targets and goals and to provide frequent and ongoing feedback to learners and stakeholders regarding their progress towards those goals to ensure that every learner experiences success at high levels.

SUMMARY:

The vision of the Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy is to leverage support from families and community stakeholders to provide meaningful and engaging learning experiences to grow and equip leaders who will shape and impact the world in positive ways within and beyond the walls of our school. Lacey Academy seeks to provide a rigorous, structured academic setting where leaders learn and learners lead. Students at Lacey will benefit from a rich collection of opportunities designed to equip learners with the necessary tools to lead within and beyond the walls of the school so that they are able to positively impact their communities and society.

We believe that all students can learn and that they deserve a quality educational experience in a safe environment. We affirm that learning is required, and success is our standard. Using quality, grade level instruction, coupled with engaging, meaningful, and affirmative educational experiences, we will cultivate and nurture an environment that celebrates the diverse strengths of our learners to build and grow prepared and healthy people so they can achieve success at high levels, both at school and in the community.

With the School Wellness Wheel framework as our foundation, the Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy will serve as a beacon to stakeholders and an avenue to addressing trauma, promoting wellbeing, and elevating learning for all. This will be done through giving deliberate intention to implementing school-wide systems that embody mastery-based learning opportunities, a growth-based educational approach, and strength-based instruction in every classroom. Learners will engage in high levels of hands-on experiences, real world investigations, and applied literacy and mathematics learning. Students at Lacey will have opportunities to engage in structured science, technology, reading/writing, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STREAM) experiences from kindergarten through eighth grade, building a strong cohort of leaders who possess 21st Century skills for collaborative problem-solving, technological literacy, and career-readiness.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This position is Nine and one-fourth (9.25) month contract (190 days), plus a benefits package. NOTE: Precise placement within the salary range will be determined based on experience and LRSD's salary placement guidelines. FLSA: EXEMPT.

Salary Range: $

TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULE

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree minimum (some graduate work preferred).
• Must have an Arkansas Teacher's license for Elementary Education K-6, ECE P-4, or Middle Childhood 4-8.
• ESOL endorsement preferred.
• Competence in the total teaching act.
• Proficiency demonstrated in the Science of Reading.
• The ability to apply current educational theory and practice; of cultural, socioeconomic, ethnic, and gender differences; and the principles of child growth and development when working with students, parents, administrators, community members, and support staff.
• Willingness to participate in on-going staff development, the ability to effectively differentiate instruction and sensitivity to cultural differences.
• Commitment to staff development and to apply new techniques in the classroom.
• The ability and willingness to construct hands-on education materials to be utilized in the teaching of identified curriculum skills and concepts.

NOTE: The comprehensive instructional plan of Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy envisions quality, rigorous, engaging grade-level instruction for all learners in every class, every day. The vision is to departmentalize instruction for students in grade 5 to build competence and support mastery for all learners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following statements of duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position.

• Embrace the K-8 school configuration and best practices with high expectations and promote student success while adopting a student-centered focus that allows students to grow socially, emotionally, physically, and academically.
• Supports the vision and mission of Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy by working collaboratively with the administration and ALL staff to create a positive, safe and learner-centered environment.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or procedures governing student life, conduct, wellness, and academic mastery.
• Plans instruction designed to promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth and development of children; formatively assesses student progress and modifies instructional techniques; plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students; refers children to support services within the school community as needed.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievements of curriculum goals by establishing and communicating clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects; integrates skills into units and learning centers in the classroom.
• Prepares for instruction and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of administration; plans daily activities for paraprofessionals and/or substitutes when needed; employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media to meet individual student needs and learning styles.
• Implements innovative, research-based instructional strategies, assessments, techniques, programs being as identified by the building and/or District; collects pertinent data and information; works with appropriate personnel to prepare a formal narrative and statistical report related to the effectiveness of the innovation.
• Serves as a model classroom for the building and District; allows administrators, teachers, parents and other stakeholders to observe in the classroom as requested; provides technical assistance, shares information and resources with other teachers and staff.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and developmentally appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students; encourages students to set, monitor, and maintain standards or classroom behavior; develops reasonable rules and procedures in order to maintain a classroom climate which is equitable, fair, and conducive to learning.
• Maintains an inventory all equipment, furniture, and large center items; maintains a clean and orderly classroom.
• Monitors individual and/or group activities to prevent accidents and promote social skills; takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, material and facilities.
• Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms; works with parents to promote cooperation, understanding of development and participation in the program; allows parents to observe their children in the classroom setting; assumes responsibility for fostering parent and community involvement in decision making relative to the development and implementation of programs at the classroom and grade level.
• Promotes the community spirit of Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy by being responsible to the needs of the administration, staff, and children of the school community as appropriate; uses language that is encouraging and constructive in tone and volume when communicating with all stakeholders.
• Meets and instructs assigned class in the location and at the times designated; works collaboratively with content and grade-level team members; attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required; makes commitment to time necessary for participating in District/school sponsored staff development; strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Assists in identifying and utilizing community resources such as field trips.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

NOTE:

INTERESTED APPLICANTS WILL ENGAGE IN A RIGOROUS APPLICATION PROCESS. SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY GUARANTEE AN INTERVIEW.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mental Functions, Physical Requirements, and Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, go up and down stairs, operate foot and hand controls, use a telephone and write. Occasionally the employee must lift and/or move up to twenty (20) or more pounds. This position requires accurate perceiving of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, handling and working with educational materials and/or objects, and providing oral information. Must have the ability to work for the duration of the daily contracted time period, and to be physically present and at assigned work, with only infrequent unexcused absences, during the contract year. Additional technical skills, knowledge, and abilities may be recommended by immediate supervisor and approved by the Human Resources Director.