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Elementary Teacher (3rd Grade) - Discovery Peak Charter School

Location: Discovery Peak Charter School (K-8)
School Year: 2022-2023
Salary: Determined by the FEA Negotiated Agreement (2021-2022 Salary Schedule)
Contract Length: Minimum of 184 Days
Date Available: 08/10/2022

Mission Statement: 
Discovery Peak provides a rigorous, innovative, and personalized academic program. Through hands-on discovery, community-focused problem solving, and increased physical activity, our students will engage in a unique, learn-by-doing curriculum. The mission of Discovery Peak is to develop intellectually curious and capable young people who aspire to be ethical and compassionate leaders in their community. 
 
To fulfill this mission statement, we lean on three pillars: 
  1. Individualized learning -- applied through differentiated groupings, use of leveled & appropriate materials, and data-driven decision making to meet student needs.   
  2. Community-Focused -- We want to see students engaged and interacting within and among our community & its members, engaging as a meaningful component of that greater community. We aim to embrace the community we live in, our school community, and our classroom community.  
  3. Increased Physical Activity - Intentionally integrating physical activity into daily lessons and routines. We strive to incorporate project-based, hands-on learning, as well as components of team-building activities, flexible seating options, and unique access to movement breaks throughout the day.
 

This position offers an excellent benefits package including:
  • Accrued sick and personal leave
  • Medical, dental, vision, and audio
  • Retirement (TRS)

Job Summary
Instructs students in the appropriate district curriculum, creates a positive and effective learning environment for all students, and provides strong academic, social, physical and emotional growth for all students.

Duties and Expectations
Domain 1: Planning and Preparation
  • Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy
  • Demonstrates knowledge of individual student learning and cultural characteristics
  • Sets instructional outcomes as aligned with the Alaska State Standards
  • Designs coherent instruction incorporating local resources and technology
  • Designs summative and formative student assessments related to instructional outcomes

Domain 2: Classroom Environment
  • Creates an environment of respect and rapport conducive to learning
  • Establishes and communicates classroom procedures with students and families
  • Establishes and models positive student behavioral expectations
  • Interacts with students in an encouraging and supportive manner
  • Demonstrates passion for the subject
  • Creates and models smooth functioning of all classroom routines
  • Organizes physical space to promote safety and educational access for all students

Domain 3: Instruction
  • Clearly communicates expectation for learning, directions, and procedures with students and families
  • Creates classroom discussion that is animated and engaging for all students
  • Creates questions that promote learning through discussion
  • Uses questioning and discussion techniques to effectively engage students in learning
  • Uses assessments to guide instruction and increase student ownership of learning objectives
  • Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness to student learning needs and difference

Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities
  • Continually seeks to improve skills through reflecting on teaching practices
  • Maintains accurate records and updates online grade book regularly
  • Communicates frequently with students and families to engage them in the instructional program
  • Actively participates in a Professional Learning Community to support personal and professional growth
  • Demonstrates professionalism through positive interactions and collegial support

Equipment Used
Standard office equipment including a computer, printer, copy machine, SmartBoard, and video projector. Personal devices, such as a phone and/or a tablet. Email, internet, Google Suite, and Microsoft programs. 
Any other equipment needed to develop and present an appropriate instructional program, including courses facilitated through district wide distance delivery.

Independent Decisions
Independent decision-making expected, verifying course of action with supervising building principal or district administrator as needed, based on School Board policy, district and/or building rules.

Primary Working Conditions
Certified and classified staff in the building, building administrators, parents, and students.

Supervision Received and Exercised
The teacher is supervised by the building principal. The teacher is responsible for the safety and supervision of all students assigned to his/her classroom or other duty assignment.

Unusual Working Conditions
Requires being outside in extremely cold temperatures when on bus and recess duty. Itinerant teachers are required to travel between different work locations. 

Evaluation
Written evaluation, annually or more frequently, in accordance with district policy, by the building administrator or other appropriate district administrator.

Physical and Mental Demands
The physical demands of this position require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking, hearing and the ability to withstand extended periods of time (between 3-4 hours) without a break. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing up to 50lbs and to safely restrain out of control students who present a danger to self or others.
The employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure. 

Job Qualifications
The following are required:
  1. Hold a current State of Alaska Initial, Professional, or Master teaching certificate with an endorsement in elementary education
  2. Bachelor's degree
  3. Meet all state and federal requirements in order to be qualified in required content areas

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Closing date: 05/22/2022
Note: Unless otherwise stated, all vacancies with a specific closing date close at 9:00 PM Alaska time.