Other job related competencies: honesty/integrity, highly organized, follow-through on commitments, persistence, proactivity, calm under pressure, strategic thinking/visioning, creativity/innovation, enthusiasm, listening skills, pro-active communication, persuasion. Must hold, or be eligible to obtain prior to providing instruction, an appropriate teaching credential/certification recognized by the District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) for the assigned subject area and grade level, consistent with 5A DCMR § 2823.2.