Plan for and- provide appropriate culturally-responsive learning experiences and educational opportunities for each student assigned to the classroom based on Georgia Standards and the CSD Framework for Equitable Student Outcomes and provide a classroom environment that aligns with City Schools of Dectur's commitment to equity ensuring that all students are safe, seen, and successful . ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned. Performs such classroom teaching and other duties related to the school program as may be assigned from time to time by the Principal or designee. Keeps current on educational research, trends, and practices through continued professional development. Sets long-term and short-term goals for student growth and achievement based on the standards for assigned courses, monitors progress towards meeting goals. Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, and students Demonstrates command of school subject(s) being taught. Develops and annually updates a course syllabus for parents and students that includes: list of Georgia Standards being taught in the course, a course calendar with instructional units, assessments, and major projects, grading protocol, tutoring hours, and list of all curriculum resources being used in the class. Develops culturally-responsive lesson plans that are aligned to the Georgia Standards and ensures instructional materials are aligned to the Georgia Standards and makes lesson plans available to administrator. Provides small group and individualized instruction to adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of each studentl. Plans and implements developmentally appropriate interactive culturally-responsive learning experiences. Communicates regularly with parents/caretakers to report on student progress on the Georgia Standards including but not limited to outside the normal classroom day by means of class newsletters, notes, telephone calls, conferences, emails, websites, etc. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere in alignment with the local school PBIS protocol. Monitors students' progress in learning through a variety of culturally-responsive techniques on a regular basis and maintains records for report cards and / or parent conferences. Provides lesson appropriate lesson plans for daily substitute teachers and long-term substitute teachers. Identifies student needs, develops strategies for small groups and/or individual education plans, implements any needed Tier I and Tier II interventions and makes appropriate referrals through the school's student support model. Is available to students and parents/caretakers for education-related purposes outside the instructional day including PTA events, family engagement events. Participates in professional learning to increase skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities and serves on committees when needed. Provides culturally-responsive assessments that measure student achievement of objectives. Utilizes technology effectively to plan, teach, and assess. Evaluates, selects, and modifies culturally-responsive resources and activities to match learners' needs and meet the curriculum standards. Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent Participates in daily duties and responsibilities within the school including extracurricular responsibilities. Supports the district and local school vision, mission, and goals in words, actions, and behaviors. Complies with the Georgia Code of Ethics for Educators. Perform all other duties as assigned.