Teacher Elementary - Grade 2

Gwinnett County Public Schools•Suwanee, GA

29d

About The Position

Plan for appropriate learning experiences for students based on the district Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum and provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students.

Requirements

Meets Georgia certification requirements in appropriate field of education.
Bachelor's degree in applicable field of education from a Professional Standards Commission (PSC) approved college or university required.
Knowledge of Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum with in-depth knowledge of content in field of certification
knowledge of techniques for integrating curriculum, GCPS policies, and effective instructional practices
ability to understand the teaching/learning process
ability to infuse technology into instruction to increase student learning
ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, and school based staff, students, parents, and community
excellent oral and written communication skills
effective human relations skills

Nice To Haves

Previous teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate command of school subject being taught.
Develop and prioritize short and long-term instructional objectives based on district AKS curriculum.
Evaluate, select, and modify resources and activities.
Provide initial focus for the lesson.
Organize content for presentation of the lesson.
Utilize scientifically researched effective instructional strategies and methods of providing information for students to acquire the learning.
Provide formative assessment that measures student progress toward AKS objectives.
Provide summative assessment that measures student achievement of objectives.
Organize learning environment to maximize student time on task.
Maintain behavior that is conducive to learning.
Participate in professional growth and professional learning activities.
Maintain professional responsibilities and act as a role model.
Perform other duties as assigned.