Anticipated Vacancy POSITION:  Probationary Art Teacher LOCATION: Intermediate School CERTIFICATION: NYS Certification in Art

 

Teacher Job Description 

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 preparing 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

 

• Embrace learning for all.

• Create and enthusiastically be part of a collaborative culture.

• Value collective capacity through job-embedded professional learning.

• Focus on results and not activities.

• Implement change for its effect on increased student achievement and the overall enhancement of the organization.

• Embrace the model of continuous improvement.

 

Expected Results:

 

1. Teachers will ensure students are engaged in lessons that reflect the teacher’s understanding of content knowledge, pedagogy, and best practices by:

 

• Establishing a culture of learning within their classrooms.

• Preparing lessons with the appropriate level of content and relevant learning activities that are suitable to diverse learners and support the instructional outcomes.

• Engaging students in lessons and activities to students in a compelling, clear, and challenging way.

• Using real-world context and integrating technology when appropriate.

• Continually assessing and analyzing student learning, and making adjustments that have a positive impact on student learning.

• Assessing student work and giving feedback to students in a timely manner.

• Searching and utilizing best practices.

• Anticipating student misconceptions and planning their lessons to accommodate for the misconceptions.

• Reflecting upon lessons taught and making adjustments where appropriate to enhance student learning.

• Conducting and/or attending staff development opportunities.

 

2.  Data will be collected and used to improve instruction by:  

 

• Designing and administering summative and formative assessments that align with the District adopted standards and curriculum.

• Collecting and analyzing summative and formative data from student work.

• Sharing and having professional discussions around collected data with colleagues and administrators.

• Utilizing collected data to gauge student learning and develop plans to improve student learning.

 

3. Positive relationships with students and their families will be created and maintained by:

 

• Creating clear standards of conduct for student behavior.

• Interacting with students in a respectful and caring manner.

• Responding to student needs in a manner sensitive to the students’ needs.

• Contacting parents on a regular basis with feedback on students’ areas of growth and areas of concerns.  

• Posting grades weekly to the Parent Portal or other District established protocol.

 

4.  Positive and collaborative relationships with colleagues will created and maintained by:

 

• Participating in professional development opportunities to share and/or acquire new best practices in teaching.

• Sharing successful lessons and activities with colleagues as appropriate.

• Actively participating in a collaborative team.

 

5. Teachers will fulfill their professional responsibilities by:

 

• Volunteering to participate in school events.

• Seeking out professional development opportunities, both in-district and out of district to enhance content knowledge and pedagogical skill.

• Conducting professional development for colleagues where appropriate.

• Holding the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality.

• Being highly proactive in being an advocate for all students in the district.

• Recognizing that teaching and learning extend beyond the parameters of the regular school day and committing to a “whatever it takes” framework

• 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.

 

6. Teachers of specific content areas are expected to share their knowledge and expertise with students.  Examples of this expectation are:

 

• High School Vocal Music Teacher 

• Advise the Madrigal Dinner.

• Conduct the choir at the Baccalaureate and graduation ceremonies.

• Run choir camp during the summer and direct the choir during Canal Town Days and other community functions.

• Participate in All County and All State Choir competitions.

• Participate in the High School and/or Middle School musical production(s).

 

• High School Band Director

• 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.

• Participate in All County and All State Band competitions.

• Conduct the band at the Baccalaureate and graduation ceremonies.

• Participate in the High School and/or Middle School musical production.

 

• Middle School Vocal Music Teacher

• Participate in All County and All State Band competitions.

• Participate in the High School and/or Middle School musical production.

• Conduct the Con Brio choir and perform at various school and community functions.

 

• Elementary and Middle School Band Directors

• Participate in All County and All State Band competitions.

• Participate in the High School and/or Middle School musical production.

• Conduct Jazz Band and/or Honors Band and perform at various school functions.

 

• Physical Education Teachers

  • With limited exceptions as approved by the Director of Physical Education, Athletics, and Community Services, coach at least one sport per school year

 

7. All parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors to the Palmyra-Macedon CSD will experience the Pal-Mac Way by:

 

• Greeting parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors with a friendly and helpful attitude.

• Displaying a customer service approach when working with others in person, on the phone, and through written and electronic communication.

• Being attentive to the needs of all individuals who request their assistance.

• Communicating clearly, both verbally and in writing.

• Utilizing their skills to de-escalate a situation when other people are in a heightened or excited state.

 

8. Teachers will perform all other duties as assigned by the Building Principal.

 

Teachers will possess the following minimum qualities, qualifications, skills, and/or abilities:

 

• Possess the proper New York state certification for the position.

• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

• Evidence of an open, collaborative style that fosters a sense of teamwork and common purpose.

• Proven people skills and is an effective communicator with a sense of humor.  The teacher will be positive, approachable, and respectful of others.

• Willingness to become an active, engaged and visible member of the learning community. 

• A clear communicator in both oral and written language.

• Work collaboratively with other staff members, administrators, students, and parents.

• Use problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

• Listens first.

• Ability to occasionally travel extended distances, including overnights.

 

Evaluation:

 

Teachers will be evaluated using the District’s adopted Annual Professional Performance Review.  

Anticipated Vacancy POSITION:  School Counselor — Probationary LOCATION: Middle School CERTIFICATION: NYS School Counselor

Purpose: A school counselor will have the primary responsibility of focusing on the relations and interactions between students and their school environment with the expressed purpose of reducing the effect of environmental and institutional barriers that impede student academic success. The profession fosters conditions that ensure educational equity, access, and academic success for all students K-12. To accomplish this function, the trained school counselor must be an assertive advocate, creating opportunities for all students to nurture dreams of high aspirations. The counselor assists students in their academic, social, emotional and personal development and helps them to define the best pathways to successfully achieve their dreams. The school counselor serves as a leader as well as an effective team member, working with teachers, administrators and other school personnel to make sure that each student succeeds. The school counselor, as consultant, empowers families to act on behalf of their children by helping parents/guardians identify student needs and shared interests, as well as access available resources.

Core Values:

As a Pal-Mac staff member, we believe that we can achieve our vision and accomplish our mission if, in all of our work, we focus on clearly defined and consistently demonstrated core values. 

In all of our actions and interactions we:

• Focus on students
• Value the power of positive relationships
• Act with integrity and honesty
• Work with a purpose, striving for excellence, pride and passion
• Approach experiences with an open mind and a willingness to grow
• Foster safety and a sense of belonging

Expected Results:

1. School counselors will work with all students, school staff, families and members of the community as an integral part of the educational program by:

• Providing counseling services for all students.
• Being available at the appropriate Open House.
• Planning and conducting orientations for incoming classes.
• Making every effort to keep parents informed of significant academic events in their child’s school life through telephone communication, written correspondence, and    individual conferences.
• Assisting Building Principals in selecting students for local scholarships prior to   graduation (High School).
• Encouraging parental involvement.

2. School counselors will promote school success through a focus on academic achievement by:

• Assisting faculty in arranging parent conferences and recording pertinent information derived from such conferences.
• Prior to the mailing of Progress Reports to the parents, reviewing and signing these reports pertaining to the students submitted by teachers.
• Compiling the High School course catalog (High School).
• The counselor will individually, on a yearly basis, schedule students for classes to be taken the following fall (Middle School and High School).

3. School counselors will promote school success through a focus on prevention and intervention activities, advocacy, and social/emotional counseling by:

• Meeting with students who are placed in in-school suspension or out-of-school suspension.
• Promoting youth development through individual counseling, group counseling and classroom guidance in:
  • Self-esteem
  • Family relationships
  • Social skills
  • Problem-solving, decision-making, and goal setting
  • Conflict resolution
  • Avoiding drug and alcohol use
  • Dealing with grief and loss issues
  • Anger management
• Being a collaborative member of special programs, if applicable, such as the Primary Project, Eagles, and Bridges programs.
• Conducting home visits to meet with parents and students.
• Coordinate services provided by other agencies (counseling, tutoring, and mentoring).
• Reviewing report cards and meeting with students to review progress.
• Assisting with students support services to remove barriers to academic success (as part of RtI) such as attendance problems, family-related issues, health and nutrition related issues, and mobility/transfer issues.
• Being a member of the building’s Crisis Team.

4. School counselors will promote college and career readiness by:

• Helping students develop and implement post-secondary educational and career plans.
• Reviewing each student’s career plan annually.
• Maintaining, supervising, and evaluating college catalogs and other pertinent resource materials for students preparing for college (High School).
• Setting up and facilitating visitations from college and military representatives (High School).
• Setting up and facilitating financial aid night for parents and students (High School).
• Scheduling students to take the SAT and ACT examinations (High School).
• Assisting students with the college search, the application process, and applying for financial aid. (High School).
• Helping students to complete the necessary documents to receive their working papers (High School and Middle School).
• Work with the Work Based Learning Program Coordinator, when applicable, to provide students with internship and shadowing opportunities.
• Work with the Work Based Learning Program Coordinator, when applicable, to assist students with job readiness and employment skills.
• Work with the Work Based Learning Program Coordinator, when applicable, to help implement NYS CDOS Standards.

5. School counselors work to promote student success by closing existing achievement gaps and providing access to a demanding academic program for each student by:

• Being a member of the school’s Pupil Personnel Service (PPS) team, Saving Struggling Students Team (SSST), and Response to Intervention (RtI) team.
• Identifying and conferring with students struggling to succeed in their academic classes.
• Identifying and conferring with students who are failing two or more subjects.
• Providing students with information regarding summer school programs, register interested students, and record the grades in the student information system (High School and Middle School). If applicable, determine those students who should be awarded a diploma in August (High School).

6. School counselors ensure that every student benefits directly from the school counseling program by:

• Being current on counseling theory and techniques.
• Meet with each student at least once a year and maintain records of the conference.
• Maintain and be responsible for the accuracy of their students’ cumulative folder.
• Properly register new entrants to the high school, checking the authenticity of information provided or validating the same information. Any new entrant who is suspected of having special needs will be referred to CSE.
• Maintaining records of which students have taken and need to take the required Regents exams to graduate (High School and Middle School).
• Assisting the principal in developing the master schedule (High School and Middle School).
• Creating and maintaining a chart of senior graduation requirements and will recommend to the high school principal the type of diploma to be awarded to graduating seniors (High School).
• Coordinating and supervising the mark reporting system and student information system.
• Maintaining the accuracy of students' grades within the mark reporting system and student information system.
• Finalizing student records at the end of the academic year including:
  • Promoting or demoting students in consultation with the Building Principal;
  • Affixing permanent records tabs to permanent record cards;
  • Affixing attendance tabs to individual file folders;
  •  Affixing testing scores to individual file folders; and
  • Preparing folders of graduating seniors for transfer to file rooms (High School).
• Working with the Building Principal to evaluate the counseling program and explore ways to improve the program.

7. All parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors to the Palmyra-Macedon CSD will experience the Pal-Mac Way by:

• Greeting parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors with a friendly and helpful attitude.
• Displaying a customer service approach when working with others in person, on the phone, and through written and electronic communication.
• Being attentive to the needs of all individuals who request their assistance.
• Communicating clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Utilizing their skills to de-escalate a situation when other people are in a heightened or excited state.

8. School Counselors will perform all other duties as assigned by the Building Principal.

Anticipated Vacancy POSITION:  Elementary Teacher - Probationary LOCATION: Primary School CERTIFICATION: Elementary  Early Childhood Education B-2 and Childhood Education 1-6

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. Core Values: As a Pal-Mac staff member, we believe that we can achieve our vision and accomplish our mission if, in all of our work, we focus on clearly defined and consistently demonstrated core values.  In all of our actions and interactions we: Focus on students Value the power of positive relationships Act with integrity and honesty Work with a purpose, striving for excellence, pride and passion Approach experiences with an open mind and a willingness to grow Foster safety and a sense of belonging Expected Results: 1. Teachers will ensure students are engaged in lessons that reflect the teacher’s understanding of content knowledge, pedagogy, and best practices by: Establishing a culture of learning within their classrooms. Preparing lessons with the appropriate level of content and relevant learning activities that are suitable to diverse learners and supporting the instructional outcomes. Engaging students in lessons and activities to students in a compelling, clear, and challenging way. Using real-world context and integrating technology when appropriate. Continually assessing and analyzing student learning, and making adjustments that have a positive impact on student learning. Assessing student work and giving feedback to students in a timely manner. Searching and utilizing best practices. Anticipating student misconceptions and planning their lessons to accommodate for the misconceptions. Reflecting upon lessons taught and making adjustments where appropriate to enhance student learning. Conducting and/or attending staff development opportunities.  2. Data will be collected and used to improve instruction by:   Designing and administering summative and formative assessments that align with the District's adopted standards and curriculum. Collecting and analyzing summative and formative data from student work. Sharing and having professional discussions about collected data with colleagues and administrators. Utilizing collected data to gauge student learning and develop plans to improve student learning. 3. Positive relationships with students and their families will be created and maintained by: Creating clear standards of conduct for student behavior. Interacting with students in a respectful and caring manner. Responding to student needs in a manner sensitive to the students’ needs. Contacting parents on a regular basis with feedback on students’ areas of growth and areas of concern.   Posting grades weekly to the Parent Portal or other District established protocol.  4. Positive and collaborative relationships with colleagues will be created and maintained by: Participating in professional development opportunities to share and/or acquire new best practices in teaching. Sharing successful lessons and activities with colleagues as appropriate. Actively participating in a collaborative team. 5. Teachers will fulfill their professional responsibilities by: Volunteering to participate in school events. Seeking out professional development opportunities, both in-district and out of district, to enhance content knowledge and pedagogical skills. Conducting professional development for colleagues where appropriate. Holding the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality. Being highly proactive in being an advocate for all students in the district. Recognizing that teaching and learning extend beyond the parameters of the regular school day and committing to a “whatever it takes” framework 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. 6. Teachers of specific content areas are expected to share their knowledge and expertise with students.  Examples of this expectation are: High School Vocal Music Teacher  Advise the Madrigal Dinner. Conduct the choir at the Baccalaureate and graduation ceremonies. Run choir camp during the summer and direct the choir during Canal Town Days and other community functions. Participate in All County and All State Choir competitions. Participate in the High School and/or Middle School musical production(s). High School Band Director 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. Participate in All County and All State Band competitions. Conduct the band at the Baccalaureate and graduation ceremonies. Participate in the High School and/or Middle School musical production. Middle School Vocal Music Teacher Participate in All County and All State Band competitions. Participate in the High School and/or Middle School musical production. Conduct the Con Brio choir and perform at various school and community functions. Elementary and Middle School Band Directors Participate in All County and All State Band competitions. Participate in the High School and/or Middle School musical production. Conduct Jazz Band and/or Honors Band and perform at various school functions. Physical Education Teachers With limited exceptions, as approved by the Director of Physical Education, Athletics, and Community Services, coach at least one sport per school year. 7. All parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors to the Palmyra-Macedon CSD will experience the Pal-Mac Way by: Greeting parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors with a friendly and helpful attitude. Displaying a customer service approach when working with others in person, on the phone, and through written and electronic communication. Being attentive to the needs of all individuals who request their assistance. Communicating clearly, both verbally and in writing. Utilizing their skills to de-escalate a situation when other people are in a heightened or excited state. 8. Teachers will perform all other duties as assigned by the Building Principal. Evaluation: Teachers will be evaluated using the District's adopted Annual Professional Performance Review.

 

Anticipated Vacancy

POSITION:	Special Education Teacher - Probationary
LOCATION:	High School
CERTIFICATION:	NYS Certifications in Special Education 5-9, 7-12, All Grades or Currently in a Teaching Program

 

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.

 

Core Values:

As a Pal-Mac staff member, we believe that we can achieve our vision and accomplish our mission if, in all of our work, we focus on clearly defined and consistently demonstrated core values. 

In all of our actions and interactions we:

• Focus on students
• Value the power of positive relationships
• Act with integrity and honesty
• Work with a purpose, striving for excellence, pride and passion
• Approach experiences with an open mind and a willingness to grow
• Foster safety and a sense of belonging

Expected Results:

1. Teachers will ensure students are engaged in lessons that reflect the teacher’s understanding of content knowledge, pedagogy, and best practices by:

• Establishing a culture of learning within their classrooms.
• Preparing lessons with the appropriate level of content and relevant learning activities that are suitable to diverse learners and supporting the instructional outcomes.
• Engaging students in lessons and activities to students in a compelling, clear, and challenging way.
• Using real-world context and integrating technology when appropriate.
• Continually assessing and analyzing student learning, and making adjustments that have a positive impact on student learning.
• Assessing student work and giving feedback to students in a timely manner.
• Searching and utilizing best practices.
• Anticipating student misconceptions and planning their lessons to accommodate for the misconceptions.
• Reflecting upon lessons taught and making adjustments where appropriate to enhance student learning.
• Conducting and/or attending staff development opportunities.

2.  Data will be collected and used to improve instruction by:  

• Designing and administering summative and formative assessments that align with the District's adopted standards and curriculum.
• Collecting and analyzing summative and formative data from student work.
• Sharing and having professional discussions about collected data with colleagues and administrators.
• Utilizing collected data to gauge student learning and develop plans to improve student learning.

3. Positive relationships with students and their families will be created and maintained by:

• Creating clear standards of conduct for student behavior.
• Interacting with students in a respectful and caring manner.
• Responding to student needs in a manner sensitive to the students’ needs.
• Contacting parents on a regular basis with feedback on students’ areas of growth and areas of concern.  
• Posting grades weekly to the Parent Portal or other District established protocol.

4.  Positive and collaborative relationships with colleagues will be created and maintained by:

• Participating in professional development opportunities to share and/or acquire new best practices in teaching.
• Sharing successful lessons and activities with colleagues as appropriate.
• Actively participating in a collaborative team.

5. Teachers will fulfill their professional responsibilities by:

• Volunteering to participate in school events.
• Seeking out professional development opportunities, both in-district and out of district, to enhance content knowledge and pedagogical skills.
• Conducting professional development for colleagues where appropriate.
• Holding the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Being highly proactive in being an advocate for all students in the district.
• Recognizing that teaching and learning extend beyond the parameters of the regular school day and committing to a “whatever it takes” framework
• 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.

6. Teachers of specific content areas are expected to share their knowledge and expertise with students.  Examples of this expectation are:

High School Vocal Music Teacher 

• Advise the Madrigal Dinner.
• Conduct the choir at the Baccalaureate and graduation ceremonies.
• Run choir camp during the summer and direct the choir during Canal Town Days and other community functions.
• Participate in All County and All State Choir competitions.
• Participate in the High School and/or Middle School musical production(s).

High School Band Director

• 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.
• Participate in All County and All State Band competitions.
• Conduct the band at the Baccalaureate and graduation ceremonies.
• Participate in the High School and/or Middle School musical production.

Middle School Vocal Music Teacher

• Participate in All County and All State Band competitions.
• Participate in the High School and/or Middle School musical production.
• Conduct the Con Brio choir and perform at various school and community functions.

Elementary and Middle School Band Directors

• Participate in All County and All State Band competitions.
• Participate in the High School and/or Middle School musical production.
• Conduct Jazz Band and/or Honors Band and perform at various school functions.

Physical Education Teachers

• With limited exceptions, as approved by the Director of Physical Education, Athletics, and Community Services, coach at least one sport per school year.

7. All parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors to the Palmyra-Macedon CSD will experience the Pal-Mac Way by:

• Greeting parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors with a friendly and helpful attitude.
• Displaying a customer service approach when working with others in person, on the phone, and through written and electronic communication.
• Being attentive to the needs of all individuals who request their assistance.
• Communicating clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Utilizing their skills to de-escalate a situation when other people are in a heightened or excited state.

8. Teachers will perform all other duties as assigned by the Building Principal.

Evaluation: Teachers will be evaluated using the District's adopted Annual Professional Performance Review.

Anticipated Vacancy  Position is for September 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 POSITION:  Special Education Teacher - Substitute LOCATION: Intermediate School CERTIFICATION: NYS Certification in Special Education B-2 and 1-6, All Grades or Currently in a Teaching Program

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. Core Values: As a Pal-Mac staff member, we believe that we can achieve our vision and accomplish our mission if, in all of our work, we focus on clearly defined and consistently demonstrated core values.  In all of our actions and interactions we: Focus on students Value the power of positive relationships Act with integrity and honesty Work with a purpose, striving for excellence, pride and passion Approach experiences with an open mind and a willingness to grow Foster safety and a sense of belonging Expected Results: 1. Teachers will ensure students are engaged in lessons that reflect the teacher’s understanding of content knowledge, pedagogy, and best practices by: Establishing a culture of learning within their classrooms. Preparing lessons with the appropriate level of content and relevant learning activities that are suitable to diverse learners and supporting the instructional outcomes. Engaging students in lessons and activities in a compelling, clear, and challenging way. Using real-world context and integrating technology when appropriate. Continually assessing and analyzing student learning, and making adjustments that have a positive impact on student learning. Assessing student work and giving feedback to students in a timely manner. Searching and utilizing best practices. Anticipating student misconceptions and planning their lessons to accommodate for the misconceptions. Reflecting upon lessons taught and making adjustments where appropriate to enhance student learning. Conducting and/or attending staff development opportunities.  2. Data will be collected and used to improve instruction by:   Designing and administering summative and formative assessments that align with the District's adopted standards and curriculum. Collecting and analyzing summative and formative data from student work. Sharing and having professional discussions about collected data with colleagues and administrators. Utilizing collected data to gauge student learning and develop plans to improve student learning. 3. Positive relationships with students and their families will be created and maintained by: Creating clear standards of conduct for student behavior. Interacting with students in a respectful and caring manner. Responding to student needs in a manner sensitive to the students’ needs. Contacting parents on a regular basis with feedback on students’ areas of growth and areas of concern.   Posting grades weekly to the Parent Portal or other District established protocol.  4. Positive and collaborative relationships with colleagues will be created and maintained by: Participating in professional development opportunities to share and/or acquire new best practices in teaching. Sharing successful lessons and activities with colleagues as appropriate. Actively participating in a collaborative team. 5. Teachers will fulfill their professional responsibilities by: Volunteering to participate in school events. Seeking out professional development opportunities, both in-district and out of district, to enhance content knowledge and pedagogical skills. Conducting professional development for colleagues where appropriate. Holding the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality. Being highly proactive in being an advocate for all students in the district. Recognizing that teaching and learning extend beyond the parameters of the regular school day and committing to a “whatever it takes” framework 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. 6. Teachers of specific content areas are expected to share their knowledge and expertise with students.  Examples of this expectation are: Special Education Teacher Develop and update Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504s. Adapt and modify lesson plans and assessments. Collaborating with other school employees. Assess and monitor student progress. High School Vocal Music Teacher  Advise the Madrigal Dinner. Conduct the choir at the Baccalaureate and graduation ceremonies. Run choir camp during the summer and direct the choir during Canal Town Days and other community functions. Participate in All County and All State Choir competitions. Participate in the High School and/or Middle School musical production(s). High School Band Director 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. Participate in All County and All State Band competitions. Conduct the band at the Baccalaureate and graduation ceremonies. Participate in the High School and/or Middle School musical production. Middle School Vocal Music Teacher Participate in All County and All State Band competitions. Participate in the High School and/or Middle School musical production. Conduct the Con Brio choir and perform at various school and community functions. Elementary and Middle School Band Directors Participate in All County and All State Band competitions. Participate in the High School and/or Middle School musical production. Conduct Jazz Band and/or Honors Band and perform at various school functions. Physical Education Teachers With limited exceptions, as approved by the Director of Physical Education, Athletics, and Community Services, coach at least one sport per school year. 7. All parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors to the Palmyra-Macedon CSD will experience the Pal-Mac Way by: Greeting parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors with a friendly and helpful attitude. Displaying a customer service approach when working with others in person, on the phone, and through written and electronic communication. Being attentive to the needs of all individuals who request their assistance. Communicating clearly, both verbally and in writing. Utilizing their skills to de-escalate a situation when other people are in a heightened or excited state. 8. Teachers will perform all other duties as assigned by the Building Principal. Evaluation: Teachers will be evaluated using the District's adopted Annual Professional Performance Review.

 

 

Anticipated Vacancy

TITLE:	Physical Education Teacher
LOCATION:	Middle School
CERTIFICATION:	NYS Certification in Physical Education - K-12

 

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.

Core Values:

As a Pal-Mac staff member, we believe that we can achieve our vision and accomplish our mission if, in all of our work, we focus on clearly defined and consistently demonstrated core values. 

In all of our actions and interactions we:

• Focus on students
• Value the power of positive relationships
• Act with integrity and honesty
• Work with a purpose, striving for excellence, pride and passion
• Approach experiences with an open mind and a willingness to grow
• Foster safety and a sense of belonging

Expected Results:

1. Teachers will ensure students are engaged in lessons that reflect the teacher’s understanding of content knowledge, pedagogy, and best practices by:

• Establishing a culture of learning within their classrooms.
• Preparing lessons with the appropriate level of content and relevant learning activities that are suitable for diverse learners and supporting the instructional outcomes.
• Engaging students in lessons and activities to students in a compelling, clear, and challenging way.
• Using real-world context and integrating technology when appropriate.
• Continually assessing and analyzing student learning, and making adjustments that have a positive impact on student learning.
• Assessing student work and giving feedback to students in a timely manner.
• Searching and utilizing best practices.
• Anticipating student misconceptions and planning their lessons to accommodate the misconceptions.
• Reflecting upon lessons taught and making adjustments where appropriate to enhance student learning.
• Conducting and/or attending staff development opportunities.

 2. Data will be collected and used to improve instruction by:  

• Designing and administering summative and formative assessments that align with the District's adopted standards and curriculum.
• Collecting and analyzing summative and formative data from student work.
• Sharing and having professional discussions about collected data with colleagues and administrators.
• Utilizing collected data to gauge student learning and develop plans to improve student learning.

3. Positive relationships with students and their families will be created and maintained by:

• Creating clear standards of conduct for student behavior.
• Interacting with students in a respectful and caring manner.
• Responding to student needs in a manner sensitive to the students’ needs.
• Contacting parents on a regular basis with feedback on students’ areas of growth and areas of concern.  
• Posting grades weekly to the Parent Portal or other District established protocol.

4. Positive and collaborative relationships with colleagues will be created and maintained by:

• Participating in professional development opportunities to share and/or acquire new best practices in teaching.
• Sharing successful lessons and activities with colleagues as appropriate.
• Actively participating in a collaborative team.

5. Teachers will fulfill their professional responsibilities by:

• Volunteering to participate in school events.
• Seeking out professional development opportunities, both in-district and out-of-district, to enhance content knowledge and pedagogical skills.
• Conducting professional development for colleagues where appropriate.
• Holding the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Being highly proactive in being an advocate for all students in the district.
• Recognizing that teaching and learning extend beyond the parameters of the regular school day and committing to a “whatever it takes” framework
• 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.

6. Teachers in specific content areas are expected to share their knowledge and expertise with students.  Examples of this expectation are:

      High School Vocal Music Teacher 

• Advise the Madrigal Dinner.
• Conduct the choir at the Baccalaureate and graduation ceremonies.
• Run choir camp during the summer and direct the choir during Canal Town Days and other community functions.
• Participate in All County and All State Choir competitions.
• Participate in the High School and/or Middle School musical production(s).

      High School Band Director

• 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.
• Participate in All County and All State Band competitions.
• Conduct the band at the Baccalaureate and graduation ceremonies.
• Participate in the High School and/or Middle School musical production.

      Middle School Vocal Music Teacher

• Participate in All County and All State Band competitions.
• Participate in the High School and/or Middle School musical production.
• Conduct the Con Brio choir and perform at various school and community functions.

      Elementary and Middle School Band Directors

• Participate in All County and All State Band competitions.
• Participate in the High School and/or Middle School musical production.
• Conduct Jazz Band and/or Honors Band and perform at various school functions.

      Physical Education Teachers

• With limited exceptions, as approved by the Director of Physical Education, Athletics, and Community Services, coach at least one sport per school year.

7. All parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors to the Palmyra-Macedon CSD will experience the Pal-Mac Way by:

• Greeting parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors with a friendly and helpful attitude.
• Displaying a customer service approach when working with others in person, on the phone, and through written and electronic communication.
• Being attentive to the needs of all individuals who request their assistance.
• Communicating clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Utilizing their skills to de-escalate a situation when other people are in a heightened or excited state.

8. Teachers will perform all other duties as assigned by the Building Principal.

Evaluation: Teachers will be evaluated using the District's adopted Annual Professional Performance Review.

 

 

 

Anticipated Vacancy Position is for March 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026 POSITION:  Special Education Teacher - Substitute LOCATION: High School CERTIFICATION: NYS Certification in Special Education 5-9, 7-12, All Grades or Currently in a Teaching Program

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. Core Values: As a Pal-Mac staff member, we believe that we can achieve our vision and accomplish our mission if, in all of our work, we focus on clearly defined and consistently demonstrated core values.  In all of our actions and interactions we: Focus on students Value the power of positive relationships Act with integrity and honesty Work with a purpose, striving for excellence, pride and passion Approach experiences with an open mind and a willingness to grow Foster safety and a sense of belonging Expected Results: 1. Teachers will ensure students are engaged in lessons that reflect the teacher’s understanding of content knowledge, pedagogy, and best practices by: Establishing a culture of learning within their classrooms. Preparing lessons with the appropriate level of content and relevant learning activities that are suitable to diverse learners and supporting the instructional outcomes. Engaging students in lessons and activities in a compelling, clear, and challenging way. Using real-world context and integrating technology when appropriate. Continually assessing and analyzing student learning, and making adjustments that have a positive impact on student learning. Assessing student work and giving feedback to students in a timely manner. Searching and utilizing best practices. Anticipating student misconceptions and planning their lessons to accommodate for the misconceptions. Reflecting upon lessons taught and making adjustments where appropriate to enhance student learning. Conducting and/or attending staff development opportunities.  2. Data will be collected and used to improve instruction by:   Designing and administering summative and formative assessments that align with the District's adopted standards and curriculum. Collecting and analyzing summative and formative data from student work. Sharing and having professional discussions about collected data with colleagues and administrators. Utilizing collected data to gauge student learning and develop plans to improve student learning. 3. Positive relationships with students and their families will be created and maintained by: Creating clear standards of conduct for student behavior. Interacting with students in a respectful and caring manner. Responding to student needs in a manner sensitive to the students’ needs. Contacting parents on a regular basis with feedback on students’ areas of growth and areas of concern.   Posting grades weekly to the Parent Portal or other District established protocol.  4. Positive and collaborative relationships with colleagues will be created and maintained by: Participating in professional development opportunities to share and/or acquire new best practices in teaching. Sharing successful lessons and activities with colleagues as appropriate. Actively participating in a collaborative team. 5. Teachers will fulfill their professional responsibilities by: Volunteering to participate in school events. Seeking out professional development opportunities, both in-district and out of district, to enhance content knowledge and pedagogical skills. Conducting professional development for colleagues where appropriate. Holding the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality. Being highly proactive in being an advocate for all students in the district. Recognizing that teaching and learning extend beyond the parameters of the regular school day and committing to a “whatever it takes” framework 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. 6. Teachers of specific content areas are expected to share their knowledge and expertise with students.  Examples of this expectation are: Special Education Teacher Develop and update Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504s. Adapt and modify lesson plans and assessments. Collaborating with other school employees. Assess and monitor student progress. High School Vocal Music Teacher  Advise the Madrigal Dinner. Conduct the choir at the Baccalaureate and graduation ceremonies. Run choir camp during the summer and direct the choir during Canal Town Days and other community functions. Participate in All County and All State Choir competitions. Participate in the High School and/or Middle School musical production(s). High School Band Director 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. Participate in All County and All State Band competitions. Conduct the band at the Baccalaureate and graduation ceremonies. Participate in the High School and/or Middle School musical production. Middle School Vocal Music Teacher Participate in All County and All State Band competitions. Participate in the High School and/or Middle School musical production. Conduct the Con Brio choir and perform at various school and community functions. Elementary and Middle School Band Directors Participate in All County and All State Band competitions. Participate in the High School and/or Middle School musical production. Conduct Jazz Band and/or Honors Band and perform at various school functions. Physical Education Teachers With limited exceptions, as approved by the Director of Physical Education, Athletics, and Community Services, coach at least one sport per school year. 7. All parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors to the Palmyra-Macedon CSD will experience the Pal-Mac Way by: Greeting parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors with a friendly and helpful attitude. Displaying a customer service approach when working with others in person, on the phone, and through written and electronic communication. Being attentive to the needs of all individuals who request their assistance. Communicating clearly, both verbally and in writing. Utilizing their skills to de-escalate a situation when other people are in a heightened or excited state. 8. Teachers will perform all other duties as assigned by the Building Principal. Evaluation: Teachers will be evaluated using the District's adopted Annual Professional Performance Review.