Teacher Grade 6-8 Language Arts

Paterson Public School District•Paterson, NJ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Assumes professional responsibility for providing learning experiences and supervision of assigned students in a supportive and positive classroom climate that develops in each child the skills, attitudes, and knowledge to meet and exceed the State Core Curriculum Content Standards, following the approved curricula and directives of the school. Strive to meet the highly effective criteria for the preparation of lesson plans, the use of data to drive instruction, the delivering of quality instruction, addressing the needs of diverse learners through differentiation, classroom environment, leadership, and professionalism. Work collaboratively with other members of the school staff and with parents of each child.

Requirements

Must hold New Jersey Middle School ELA or K-12 English certificate
Knowledge of the NJSLS and NJSLA
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning
Ability to analyze and use data to drive instruction
Experience working with middle school students
Excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative
Must be a critical thinker, problem solver, and respect others
Must be computer literate and able to use interactive computer instructional software
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with staff, students, parents, and the community

Responsibilities

Provide learning experiences and supervision of assigned students.
Develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge in students to meet and exceed State Core Curriculum Content Standards.
Prepare lesson plans.
Use data to drive instruction.
Deliver quality instruction.
Address the needs of diverse learners through differentiation.
Maintain a supportive and positive classroom environment.
Demonstrate leadership and professionalism.
Work collaboratively with school staff and parents.
Analyze and use data to drive instruction.