Howard Road Academy PCS, Washington, DC
Howard Road Academy PCS serves students preschool to eighth grade and is currently seeking highly qualified teachers for 2012-2013.
Position Title: Teacher (English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Technology)
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Reports To: Head of School
Accountable To: Chief Administrative Officer/The Board of Trustees
Supervisory Responsibilities: Students, Volunteers, and Assigned Staff.
Position Summary:
To serve as a teacher for the Charter School. To provide students with a first
class learning experience that maximizes their intellectual, social, emotional, and physical
development, including the development of their ability to apply their intellect to solving problems
and contribute to their communities as enlightened and responsible citizens.
Primary Tasks:
1. Share a commitment to the success of the mission, goals, and objectives of the charter
school.
2. Support and fully participate in a school culture that focuses on student and adult
learning.
3. Set high expectations and standards for the achievement of students and own personal
performance.
4. Offer content and instruction that ensures student achievement of school’s academic
standards.
5. Support a school philosophy that values continuous learning for adults tied into student
learning and other school goals.
6. Use multiple sources of data collection to analyze barriers to student achievement and to
access, identify and apply to instructional improvement.
7. Provide opportunities for the community to be involved in student and school success.
Characteristic Duties and Performance Standards: (Essential)
1. Accept responsibility for the achievement of students.
2. Guide the learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals and implementation of
personal learning plans of students.
3. Demonstrate effective planning and organization for instruction by: having lesson plans
available at least one week in advance to assist in case of absence; taking attendance as
required; tracking and submitting grades accurately and on time; keeping classroom
organized, neat and attractive at all times.
4. Motivate students to achieve at their highest level of ability and potential through classroom
activities, assignments, relationships, participation and feedback; set high expectations; and
demonstrate sensitivity to different learning styles.
5. Use creative instructional methods and procedures and adapt effectively to unusual
situations.
6. Select appropriate materials for implementation of the Paragon Curriculum and adapts
materials and methods to learning styles and abilities of students.
7. Use resources effectively to support learning activities in the classroom, the school, and the
community
8. Demonstrate exceptional classroom techniques which include: the art of questioning, clarity
of assignments, communication in large and small groups and with individual students, an
atmosphere of mutual respect, independent thought and expression, and student and teacher
experiences.
9. Work cooperatively with parents and generate parents’ confidence in the teacher.
10. Demonstrate genuine concern for students in a climate characterized by high personal and
student expectations.
11. Promote good citizenship through actions as role model.
12. Provide a classroom atmosphere based on the principles of firm, fair, and consistent
practices, respect for individual children, and development of responsible citizenship.
13. Participate in the development of policies and regulations that affect instruction and
conditions for success.
14. Use technology effectively for instruction, record keeping and other administrative tasks, and
communications
15. Share responsibility for professional, cooperative staff relations and for out-of-class activities
important to operation of school. Serve, when asked, as a teacher mentor.
16. Conduct one’s self according to professional, ethical principles. Continually strive to improve
classroom methods, teaching techniques, and interpersonal relationships. Adhere to all
school policies for both students and personnel.
17. Share responsibility for marketing the Charter School in the community.
18. Display personal qualities that reflect favorably upon the individual, the group, and the school.
19. Display pride in being a teacher and a member of the charter school team by displaying
positive behavior and fully participating in the school culture. Attend faculty meetings and
participate on committees.
20. Identify and participate in professional development opportunities.
21. Conduct and document parent conferences.
22. Be familiar with and support school administration in the effective implementation of the
school’s Emergency Response Plan.
23. Adhere to all procedures and policies as outlined in the Employee Manual.
Performance Standards: (Marginal)
1. Perform various assigned responsibilities, as allowed by state and federal law, of other
employees in their absence to the extent other responsibilities permit.
Required Education/Skills
Bachelor Degree in Education or related discipline (i.e., Social Science, English/Language Arts, Humanities, Math, Science).
-Must have appropriate credentials as designated by the State Department
of Education.
-Must demonstrate competency in all areas of content responsibility and be
computer literate.
-Preference will be given to those with a proven track record of academic improvement supported by recent data.
Needs to demonstrate the ability to:
-Communicate through superior written and oral communications skills.
-Exhibit a high caliber of expertise in subject matter.
-Work on multiple projects and respond to requests and deadlines in an accurate,
timely manner.
-Make sound decisions within the parameters of authority.
-Be courteous, professional and tactful at all times.
-Maintain a positive working relationship with faculty, staff, board members,
parents, students, authorizer and community.
-Motivate and create a shared vision within the school community.
-Be respected as an adult learner and as an individual.
-Serve as a role model who acknowledges through actions and behaviors the
critical value of human relationships in achieving personal and professional goals
and organizational purpose.
Required Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform
each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this position description are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer: This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty
that will be required of this position. It is not intended to limit, or in any way to modify, the right of
any supervisor to assign, direct or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The
use of a particular illustration shall not be used to exclude non-listed duties of similar kind or level
of difficulty.
Please send resume, cover letter, 3 references, and copy of transcripts to Dr. Latrice N. Hicks, Director of Accountability: lhicks@howardroadacademy.org.
Latrice N. Hicks, Ed.D.
Director of Accountability
Howard Road Academy PCS
Mosaica Education, Inc.
202.610.5713 (Office)
202.610.5718 (Fax)
lhicks@howardroadacademy.org
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