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Location:   BATTERY CREEK HIGH   POSITION PURPOSE:   To create and maintain a positive, stimulating environment for students to promote a culture of learning. Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students. Prepare, administer and evaluate tests and classroom assignments following curriculum guidelines. Guide and counsel students with adjustment and/or academic difficulties, or special academic interests.     ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate. Provide developmentally and academically appropriate opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving, with flexibility for meeting individual student needs. Plan, create and implement a dynamic classroom environment conductive to learning and relevant to the physical, social, and emotional development of students. Select materials and equipment appropriate for the instructional program. Model appropriate activities and positive behavior management techniques through daily contact with students and classroom staff. Collaborate with other staff in developing plans and sharing best practices to provide comprehensive services to the students and families being served. Assist in ensuring parent involvement and/or awareness in program planning through open communications, parent meetings, conferences, and parent newsletters. Advocate for parents in accessing resources and support services as needed. Ensure compliance with required federal, state, district and school policies regarding documentation and record keeping responsibilities.

GENERAL SUMMARY   Every YPA Teacher is responsible for sustaining and improving excellent academic results for students.  YPA Teachers align classroom instruction with the YPA Charter and expectations.    RESPONSIBILITIES Obtain outstanding measurable results in terms of both student growth and performance utilizing data driven instruction and project/inquiry-based learning. Align instructional content and methods with outcomes expressed in the charter, annual operating plan and SC requirements. Participate in regular formal and informal evaluation & coaching. Create a positive learning environment in which students are actively engaged in the learning process. Enhance classroom performance by collaborating with peers, lead teachers and administrators. Participate in ongoing professional development. Establish a learning community within the classroom where all students are recognized for their strengths and student behavior expectations are clear. Keep accurate records and complete all paperwork in a timely fashion. Demonstrate flexibility in duties. Promote and maintain a safe and healthful environment in the classroom and building. Be knowledgeable of, and adhere to, all procedures and practices contained in the current employee, student and parent Handbooks. Other duties as assigned by the Building Principal.   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS                                Education              Valid South Carolina Teaching Certificate, fluency in Spanish with a strong GPA in relevant coursework.                            Skills/Efforts            Demonstrate Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of effective and innovative instructional and student evaluation techniques a commitment to academic rigor, excellent judgment, and a strong aptitude for organization, planning and execution.  YPA teachers are also expected to exhibit to professional collaboration, integrity, enthusiasm, receptiveness, and excellence in communication, both verbal and written.    Working Conditions        Classroom environment with limited exposure to outside conditions.  Activities require movement/lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds.