Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation Looking for Classroom Teacher- ELA at Laurel, MD Full Time

Establishes clear goals and objectives related to the School Improvement Plan;Plans and prepares lessons, assignments, instructional materials;Establishes learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, curriculum framework, and knowledge of human growth and development;Prepares, administers and corrects evaluations and assessments, and records results;Selects and uses appropriate instructional strategies including, but not limited to, lectures, group discussions, demonstrations, modeling and multimedia teaching aids to present subject matter to students;Evaluates student progress using appropriate assessment techniques;Maintains order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning and takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities;Creates a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives;Counsels pupils when academic and adjustment problems arise;Confers with parents and students regarding progress/problems of assigned students; arranges and participates in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences as necessary;Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, Board Policy and Administrative Regulation;Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, textbooks, materials and facilities;Attends and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings and provides input regarding the planning of instruction goals, objectives and methods;Improves skill and knowledge base in current trends, research and methodology in instructional techniques, technology, multi-cultural content, problem solving and interdisciplinary connections;Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for paraprofessional educators, student teachers, and volunteers; andPerforms other duties as assigned