JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Classroom Teacher
DEPARTMENT: Instructional
REPORTS TO: Principal
DATE PREPARED/REVISED: April 1, 2025
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND POSITION OVERVIEW
Global Community Charter School (GCCS) is a Harlem-based International Baccalaureate (IB) World School that is innovative, inquiry-based, culturally competent, and provides students with a comprehensive and rigorous curriculum that encourages critical and creative thinking.
The Classroom Teacher is responsible for establishing and maintaining a classroom where whole group and small group instruction, discussion, projects and cooperative work engage students, keep classes focused, and infuse a lasting desire to learn in all.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Coordinating knowledge of students, instructional content and curricular resources to design differentiated units and lesson plans aligned to the Common Core standards
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Differentiates instruction for students as integral aspect of planning and teaching and understands Workshop Model in design of instruction
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Evaluate academic achievement and progress towards learning objectives through detailed data analysis of student performance on a wide variety of metrics; Utilize student data collected to drive instruction and intervention
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Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards
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Engaging in coaching cycles and implementing research-based strategies that maximize their own performance and that of their students
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Reflecting on their own progress as educators and seeking out professional resources to continuously improve their practice
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Managing student behavior and classroom routines to maximize learning time and create a positive classroom environment
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Attending IEP meetings and ensuring appropriate accommodations are given to students during assessments
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Compile and organize documentation for IEP meetings
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Actively participating in professional development workshops as laid out in the school and professional development calendars
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Supervisor all class trips for the grade level, including school sponsored overnight trips
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Celebrating student achievement and progress in class and during school wide IB PYP assemblies
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Foster meaningful relationships with students and parents that drive students to invest in their learning and make academic gains
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Model, promote and embody the International Baccalaureate learner profile to create a cohesive school culture of academic and personal success
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Supporting the school as directed by the Principal and Assistant Principal
QUALIFICATIONS
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A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university a must.
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A M.A., Ed.M or Master’s degree in education preferred.
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New York State Certification for relevant grades or demonstrated process towards obtaining certification
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A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated success as a full-time elementary classroom teacher.
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Demonstrated success working in a high-performing, urban school setting preferred.
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Evidence of excellence in teaching through continuous learning and data analysis
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Be a team player - a desire to work in a team-oriented environment and collaborate effectively with colleagues
Dedication to GCCS’ mission
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