Elementary (5th Grade) Teacher - Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy

Little Rock School District•Little Rock, AR

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy aims to foster meaningful and engaging learning experiences, supported by families and community stakeholders, to develop leaders who will positively impact the world. The academy provides a rigorous, structured academic setting where leaders learn and learners lead, equipping students with the tools for success in their communities and society. Believing that all students can learn and deserve a quality educational experience in a safe environment, the academy emphasizes mastery-based learning, a growth-based educational approach, and strength-based instruction. Students will engage in hands-on experiences, real-world investigations, and applied literacy and mathematics, including STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading/Writing, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) experiences from kindergarten through eighth grade to build 21st-century skills for collaborative problem-solving, technological literacy, and career-readiness. The School Wellness Wheel framework guides the academy in addressing trauma, promoting wellbeing, and elevating learning for all.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree minimum
Must have an Arkansas Teacher’s license for Elementary Education K-6, ECE P-4, or Middle Childhood 4-8.
Competence in the total teaching act.
Proficiency demonstrated in the Science of Reading.
The ability to apply current educational theory and practice; of cultural, socioeconomic, ethnic, and gender differences; and the principles of child growth and development when working with students, parents, administrators, community members, and support staff.
Willingness to participate in on-going staff development
The ability to effectively differentiate instruction
Sensitivity to cultural differences.
Commitment to staff development and to apply new techniques in the classroom.
The ability and willingness to construct hands-on education materials to be utilized in the teaching of identified curriculum skills and concepts.
Must have the ability to work for the duration of the daily contracted time period, and to be physically present and at assigned work, with only infrequent unexcused absences, during the contract year.

Nice To Haves

some graduate work preferred
ESOL endorsement preferred

Responsibilities

Embrace the K-8 school configuration and best practices with high expectations and promote student success while adopting a student-centered focus that allows students to grow socially, emotionally, physically, and academically.
Supports the vision and mission of Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy by working collaboratively with the administration and ALL staff to create a positive, safe and learner-centered environment.
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or procedures governing student life, conduct, wellness, and academic mastery.
Plans instruction designed to promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth and development of children; formatively assesses student progress and modifies instructional techniques; plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students; refers children to support services within the school community as needed.
Guides the learning process toward the achievements of curriculum goals by establishing and communicating clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects; integrates skills into units and learning centers in the classroom.
Prepares for instruction and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of administration; plans daily activities for paraprofessionals and/or substitutes when needed; employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media to meet individual student needs and learning styles.
Implements innovative, research-based instructional strategies, assessments, techniques, programs being as identified by the building and/or District; collects pertinent data and information; works with appropriate personnel to prepare a formal narrative and statistical report related to the effectiveness of the innovation.
Serves as a model classroom for the building and District; allows administrators, teachers, parents and other stakeholders to observe in the classroom as requested; provides technical assistance, shares information and resources with other teachers and staff.
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and developmentally appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students; encourages students to set, monitor, and maintain standards or classroom behavior; develops reasonable rules and procedures in order to maintain a classroom climate which is equitable, fair, and conducive to learning.
Maintains an inventory all equipment, furniture, and large center items; maintains a clean and orderly classroom.
Monitors individual and/or group activities to prevent accidents and promote social skills; takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, material and facilities.
Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms; works with parents to promote cooperation, understanding of development and participation in the program; allows parents to observe their children in the classroom setting; assumes responsibility for fostering parent and community involvement in decision making relative to the development and implementation of programs at the classroom and grade level.
Promotes the community spirit of Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy by being responsible to the needs of the administration, staff, and children of the school community as appropriate; uses language that is encouraging and constructive in tone and volume when communicating with all stakeholders.
Meets and instructs assigned class in the location and at the times designated; works collaboratively with content and grade-level team members; attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required; makes commitment to time necessary for participating in District/school sponsored staff development; strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
Assists in identifying and utilizing community resources such as field trips.
Performs other duties as may be assigned.