Valid Arkansas Teaching License or willingness to obtain license through alternate pathway
The Greenbrier School District is seeking applicants to be active members of our professional learning community and who are interested in living the mission and vision of our school district while committing to our core beliefs:
Children come first.
The classroom is the most important place in the district.
Leadership and accountability are keys to our success.
Job Description
This position is responsible for providing instruction and support ensuring student growth as well as current and future success.
The essential functions ensure clarity on the key responsibilities of a literacy/English Language Arts teacher's role in the Greenbrier School District.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Curriculum and Instruction
Teaches District approved curriculum daily
Uses extensive content knowledge to support individual student growth
Collaboratively participates in and contributes to curriculum development and creation of unit organizers
Implements school and/or district curricular and instructional goals, including implementing curriculum unit and developing lesson plans and instructional material
Implements the school and district's Model of Instruction
Implements the school and district's Multi Tiered System of Support including:
Using evidenced based Tier I instruction
Creating and implementing tiered interventions and extensions based on student data
Implements evidenced based assessment and grading practices aligned with district systems
Implements the Science of Reading in all instruction
Progress monitors students'' growth (academic/social/behavior) and reports monitoring data to Student Intervention Team
Creates and maintains a classroom environment and culture that is inviting to students and conducive and appropriate to learning in both appearance and activities
Establishes clear objectives and success criteria for all lessons, units, projects, etc., and communicates these objectives to students
Develops and administers content-specific assessments for the purpose of assessing student competency levels
Participates in the school and district-wide Social and Emotional Learning program and initiatives
Professionalism
Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis
Participates in professional development as directed, including but not limited to adult learning around the Science of Reading, differentiation, Model of Instruction, and other job-embedded curriculum development
Continually builds personal capacity in understanding and using evidence based practices in instruction
Participates in a growth mindset culture within the school commumity
Participates in collegial and professional activities within the school and District, including but not limited to weekly team meetings for content and/or grade level team(s) within the school
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
Assists students in establishing and maintaining standards of behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere daily
Follows state, district, and school policies and expectations
Maintains personal safety of students
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities daily
Responds to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel
Performs other duties as assigned
Employability Skills
Consistently uses effective and productive soft skills with all school district stakeholders
Displays flexibility and adaptability in a variety of situations within the school community
Exhibits high levels of work ethic and commitment
Maintains and contributes to a positive and productive actions, decision-making, and environment
Commits to effective collaboration within small and large teams