Job Description

Teachers hold primary responsibility for the implementation and development of NECCS’ curriculum and the success of its students. Therefore, NECCS seeks teachers committed to continuously improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration as part of a grade-level team and driven to improve students' minds and lives in and out of the classroom.

Specific Responsibilities

• Use Understanding by Design curriculum framework developed by Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe. This framework is based on a “backwards design” model, includes teacher reflection, using big ideas and teaching meaningful and transferable skills to plan lessons that meet the individual needs, interests and abilities of students and are aligned with the school’s curriculum;
• Establish and communicate clear measurable  objectives for all learning activities;
• Implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards;
• Utilize assessment data to individualize/ personalize curriculum and inform instructional practices;
• Monitor the progress of individual students and use formative and summative data  information to adjust teaching strategies;
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development in PowerSchool, including data entry of grades, assessments, and parent communication when necessary.
• Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, professional development, summer institute and school-wide functions;
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures aligned with the school’s philosophy,practices and code of conduct;
• Attend to students' physical, personal, academic, and social-emotional learning needs, (i.e. restorative justice, equity) 
• Collaborate with classroom Associate Teacher, instructional aides and support staff to maintain and implement a rigorous instructional program. 
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school;
• Participate in department, school, class and parent meetings;
• Develop Student Growth Objectives (SGO)  to transition to more individualized, personalized instruction, equity and access. 
• Implementing appropriate  RTI process as necessary. 
• Work with the school leadership team to develop external and internal community engagement strategies for the school.
• Assist in organizing/planning events to recognize and celebrate accomplishments of students and staff.
• Attends 3 Saturday activities throughout the school year
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or Designee.

Qualifications

• Proven mastery of academic subjects and instructional best practices that lead to high student engagement;
• Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player and problem solve;
• Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred; and
• A New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate, Certificate of Eligibility (CE), or Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) required
• Two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting is preferred.;

REPORTS TO & EVALUATED BY:  Director of Curriculum & Instruction/Student Affairs

Salary: Starting at $62,000 based on certification and experience