Job Description
TITLE: Teacher
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
LENGTH OF YEAR: Ten Months
LENGTH OF DAY: Per PMFA-PMCSD Agreement
Purpose: A teacher will have the primary responsibility of providing the students of the Palmyra-Macedon Central School District with a world-class, relevant education. Teachers will guide students in attaining the knowledge and skills necessary for success during their educational career as well as prepare our students to become college and career-ready after graduation. Teachers will help students learn the skills and attitudes necessary to achieve a responsible, productive, and fulfilling life in our changing world.
Guiding Philosophy of a Palmyra-Macedon Teacher
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Embrace learning for all.
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Create and enthusiastically be part of a collaborative culture.
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Value collective capacity through job-embedded professional learning.
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Focus on results and not activities.
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Implement change for its effect on increased student achievement and the overall enhancement of the organization.
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Embrace the model of continuous improvement.
Expected Results:
Teachers will ensure students are engaged in lessons that reflect the teacher’s understanding of content knowledge, pedagogy, and best practices by:
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Establishing a culture of learning within their classrooms.
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Preparing lessons with the appropriate level of content and relevant learning activities that are suitable for diverse learners and support the instructional outcomes.
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Engaging students in lessons and activities to students in a compelling, clear, and challenging way.
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Using real-world context and integrating technology when appropriate.
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Continually assessing and analyzing student learning, and making adjustments that have a positive impact on student learning.
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Assessing student work and giving feedback to students in a timely manner.
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Searching and utilizing best practices.
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Anticipating student misconceptions and planning their lessons to accommodate the misconceptions.
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Reflecting upon lessons taught and making adjustments where appropriate to enhance student learning.
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Conducting and/or attending staff development opportunities.
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Data will be collected and used to improve instruction by:
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Designing and administering summative and formative assessments that align with the District's adopted standards and curriculum.
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Collecting and analyzing summative and formative data from student work.
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Sharing and having professional discussions about collected data with colleagues and administrators.
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Utilizing collected data to gauge student learning and develop plans to improve student learning.
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Positive relationships with students and their families will be created and maintained by:
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Creating clear standards of conduct for student behavior.
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Interacting with students in a respectful and caring manner.
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Responding to student needs in a manner sensitive to the students’ needs.
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Contacting parents on a regular basis for feedback on students’ areas of growth and areas of concern.
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Posting grades weekly to the Parent Portal or other District established protocol.
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Positive and collaborative relationships with colleagues will be created and maintained by:
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Participating in professional development opportunities to share and/or acquire new best practices in teaching.
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Sharing successful lessons and activities with colleagues as appropriate.
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Actively participating in a collaborative team.
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Teachers will fulfill their professional responsibilities by:
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Volunteering to participate in school events.
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Seeking out professional development opportunities, both in-district and out-of-district, to enhance content knowledge and pedagogical skills.
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Conducting professional development for colleagues where appropriate.
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Holding the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality.
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Being highly proactive in being an advocate for all students in the district.
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Recognizing that teaching and learning extend beyond the parameters of the regular school day and committing to a “whatever it takes” framework
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Participating in the development of a local curriculum grounded in CCLS, content, and international (when appropriate) standards and frameworks while addressing the appropriate expectations of the teaching profession and appropriate professional organizations.
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Teachers of specific content areas are expected to share their knowledge and expertise with students. Examples of this expectation are:
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Advise the Madrigal Dinner.
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Conduct the choir at the Baccalaureate and graduation ceremonies.
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Run choir camp during the summer and direct the choir during Canal Town Days and other community functions.
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Participate in All County and All State Choir competitions.
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Participate in the High School and/or Middle School musical production(s).
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Run band camp during the summer and direct the High School Marching Band at Canal Town Days, on Memorial Day, and at other community functions.
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Participate in All County and All State Band competitions.
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Conduct the band at the Baccalaureate and graduation ceremonies.
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Participate in the High School and/or Middle School musical productions.
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Participate in All County and All State Band competitions.
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Participate in the High School and/or Middle School musical productions.
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Conduct the Con Brio choir and perform at various school and community functions.
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Participate in All County and All State Band competitions.
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Participate in the High School and/or Middle School musical productions.
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Conduct Jazz Band and/or Honors Band and perform at various school functions.
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All parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors to the Palmyra-Macedon CSD will experience the Pal-Mac Way by:
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Greeting parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors with a friendly and helpful attitude.
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Displaying a customer service approach when working with others in person, on the phone, and through written and electronic communication.
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Being attentive to the needs of all individuals who request their assistance.
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Communicating clearly, both verbally and in writing.
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Utilizing their skills to de-escalate a situation when other people are in a heightened or excited state.
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Teachers will perform all other duties as assigned by the Building Principal.
Teachers will possess the following minimum qualities, qualifications, skills, and/or abilities:
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Possess the proper New York state certification for the position.
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Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
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Evidence of an open, collaborative style that fosters a sense of teamwork and common purpose.
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Proven people skills and is an effective communicator with a sense of humor. The teacher will be positive, approachable, and respectful of others.
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Willingness to become an active, engaged and visible member of the learning community.
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A clear communicator in both oral and written language.
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Work collaboratively with other staff members, administrators, students, and parents.
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Use problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
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Listen first.
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Ability to occasionally travel extended distances, including overnights.
Evaluation:
Teachers will be evaluated using the District’s adopted Annual Professional Performance Review.