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Full job descriptionSUMMARY: Next STEP is a collaborative, 7-12 academic program that is grounded in the values and missions of Tree Street Youth and Lewiston Public Schools, and located in the Longley Building. Students and staff come together to co-create a dynamic learning environment that meets high expectations, within a culture of mutual respect, while honoring unique identities, life experiences, and aspirations.This school year SY23-24, we are launching a new partnership with Lewiston Middle School to offer The Dreamchaser Fellowship. This model will support a new cohort of LMS students every trimester. Cohorts will participate in Dreamchaser programming from 8:30a-2:00pm at the Next STEP/Longley building, each focused on a specific theme, culminating in a community-wide event.We are looking for a Humanities Teacher, with an interdisciplinary focus, to join our highly collaborative, innovative, and passionate teaching team next year!Salary starting at $40,500ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESOther duties may be assigned.Teaches standards-based curriculum in humanities (English/SS) and other subjects (as needed) to students at themiddleschool level.Creates unique projects for students that demonstrate real-world problem-solving, engage community partners, and inspire students to take ownership overtheir own learningParticipates on a dynamic team that includes other teachers, ed-techs, CBO partners, and studentsCollaborates with coworkers to design program-wide, and community-based events to happen at least once a trimesterMeets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated and designed by the team.Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and honors and supports students unique identities, lived experiences, and social-emotional needs.Fosters a restorative climate in the classroom, upholding high standards for classroom behavior with opportunitiesto repair harm when and if it occurs.Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals establishes clear objectives foralllessons, units, projects and the like tocommunicate these objectives to students.Evaluates students academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outsidethe instructional day.Develops relationships with students and families that are rooted in careSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises classroom and students.Volunteers with assistance, advice andsupport from administration.QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, anindividual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
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Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
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Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
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Lewiston Public Schools
SUMMARY: To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary grade education, in accordance with each students ability; to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.Salary starting at $40,000ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned.Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.Communicates regularly with parents by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.Identifies student needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans working with the assistance of district specialists as appropriate.Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes.Plans and coordinates the work of ed. techs. and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student.Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays interest centers and exhibits of student's work.Assesses and evaluates the accomplishments of students academic and social growth and keeps appropriate records and provides progress reports as requested.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises classroom and students and volunteers with assistance, advice and support from administration.QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
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