Secondary English Language Arts Teacher - Kahnawake, Canada - Kahnawake Education Center

Kahnawake Education Center

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Kahnawake, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About Kahnawà:
ke Education Center

The mission of the Kahnawà:

ke Education Center is to provide the children who live in Kahnawà:ke with a solid and well-rounded education laying the foundation for their future careers.

The mission of KEC is carried out by the Kahnawà:
ke Combined Schools Committee (KCSC) as well as the administrative arm of KEC.

The KEC is responsible for the operation and support of three schools in the Kahnawà:
ke community and post-secondary administration.

Position Summary

The main purpose of the Classroom/Subject Teacher role is to plan, organize and implement a standards-based instructional program that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential while addressing their intellectual, social, physical and emotional needs.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibility 1:
Planning, Organization and Implementation of Instructional Program

To plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
To ensure shortterm and longterm planning using weekly, monthly and yearly plans in order to maintain program sequence and continuity.
To plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction.
To assist in the development of culturally relevant, integrated, cooperative and studentcentered methods, materials and resources.
To use a variety of communication techniques with an emphasis on questioning techniques, group discussions and studentcentered conferences.
To support the inclusion and integration of students with special needs.
To participate in the development of Individual Education Plan (IEP) process with the Student Services Team and to weekly monitor and evaluate the IEP's.

Responsibility 2:
Student Learning

To encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
To establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
To instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
To provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
To encourage creative, experiential and cooperative participation of all students.
To communicate necessary information regularly to students, parents and colleagues regarding student progress and student needs.
To observe student's performance and development.
To use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.

Responsibility 3:
Student Assessment

To provide students with appropriate and timely feedback on their work.
To assign and grade class work, homework, tests, projects and assignments in a timely fashion.
To use a variety of evaluation methods and materials including observation, checklists, tests, conferences, portfolios, etc.
To administer tests and exams in accordance with preestablished procedures in order to assess students' academic skills and learning on an ongoing basis.
To prepare and submit the required report cards and forms within preestablished deadlines (3 times a year).
To maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
To participate in the required school and parent meetings.
To oversee the behavior and conduct of all students throughout the school day.

Responsibility 4:
Classroom Management

To organize a classroom as a learning environment that provides cooperative and independent work and study environment for all students.
To integrate the school environment, the community and the natural environment to enhance student learning.
To manage student behavior and maintain discipline in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures in accordance with the disciplinary systems of KEC.
To respond appropriately to students' needs, aptitude and learning styles.

Responsibility 5:
Collaboration with KEC's Strategic Plan

To collaborate in developing, establishing and achieving KEC's philosophy, goals and objectives.
To support the implementation of school's rules, policies and procedures regarding the general operation of the school.
To participate collaboratively in the formative and summative evaluation process using the established Performance Appraisal process.
To encourage parent and community involvement.
To participate in appropriate professional activities.

Skill & Competency Requirements

Core Competencies:

The necessary core competencies for this position include: