Primary Purpose: Provide students with engaging and impactful learning activities in the core academic subject area assigned, fostering intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Empower students to develop competencies and skills necessary to thrive in society.
General Education Teacher Key Responsibilities:
- Instructional Strategies: Develop and implement dynamic lesson plans aligned with the district's curriculum, tailoring to individual student differences; utilize assessments to understand learning styles and adapt instructional activities; collaborate with special education teachers for curriculum modifications as per Individual Education Plans (IEP); and set instructional goals and methods with staff, overseeing tasks for instructional aides and volunteers.
- Student Growth and Development: Conduct continuous assessments of student achievement; lead extracurricular activities and serve as a positive role model.
- Classroom Management and Organization: Create a conducive learning environment, managing student behavior per the Student Code of Conduct; ensure safety and proper use of equipment, materials, and facilities; assist in selecting instructional materials and maintaining required reports and records; and establish professional relationships and communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.
- Professional Growth and Development: Participate in staff development activities; comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies; and attend faculty meetings and serve on staff committees.
- Supervisory Responsibilities: Direct the work of assigned instructional aides.
General Education Teacher Qualifications:
- Education/Certification: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university; valid State teaching certificate with required endorsements and training for the subject and level assigned; demonstrated competency in the assigned core academic subject area; and Physical Education Teachers: Current automated external defibrillator (AED) certificate.
- Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of the assigned core academic subject; understanding of curriculum and instruction; ability to instruct students and manage their behavior; and strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience: One year of student teaching or an approved internship.
- Background Check: Department of Justice/FBI Background Check (or equivalent state or national fingerprint clearance).
- TB Clearance
- Eligibility to Work: Eligibility to work in the US
General Education Teacher Physical/Mental Demands/Environmental Factors:
- Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; Physical Education Teachers: Automated external defibrillator (AED).
- Posture & Motion: Prolonged standing; frequent walking, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
- Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment.
- Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise.
- Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours.
This job description reflects essential functions and may be adjusted as needed.
PQI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law
