Trina Tekyi

• Established clear goals and objectives related to the School Improvement Plan.
• Plans and prepares lessons, assignments, and instructional materials.
• Establishes learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, curriculum framework, and knowledge of human growth and development.
• Prepares, administers and corrects evaluations and assessments, and records results.
• Selects and uses appropriate instructional strategies including but not limited to, lectures, group discussion, demonstrations, modeling and multi-media teaching aids to present subject matter to students.
• Evaluates student progress using appropriate assessment techniques.
• Maintains order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning and takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Creates a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives.
• Counsels’ pupils when academic and adjustment problems arise.
• Confers with parents and students regarding progress/problems of assigned student; arranges and participates in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences as necessary.
• May serve on special committees.
• Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, textbooks, materials and facilities.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, board policy and administrative regulation.
• Attends and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings and provides input regarding the planning of instructional goals, objectives and methods.
• Improves skill and knowledge base in current trends, research and methodology in instructional techniques, technology, multicultural content, problem solving and interdisciplinary connections.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for instructional assistants, teacher assistants, and volunteers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

• 1.Serves in a substitute capacity for an absent teacher(s) following lesson plans in all areas of curriculum; or providing necessary reinforcement of instruction and materials.
• 2. Discusses with teacher(s) what has happened during their absence. As required, extends lesson plans and continues daily instruction during any absence(s).
• 3. Continues instruction and/or supervises students to provide relief time to teachers for planning periods, conferences, and related professional activities.
• 4. Assists teachers in planning, implementing, and evaluating instructional lessons, methods, strategies, and materials to meet individual needs of students.
• 5. Works with teachers/students on special projects/lessons/assignments.
• 6. Prepares a variety of instructional materials to include: posters, charts, transparencies, game boards/cards.
• 7. May supervise lunch duties, playground and bus duties as directed.
• 8. Performs a variety of clerical tasks including correcting work papers/tests, keeping daily attendance records when teacher(s) is absent; maintaining appropriate student folders/records; and other related tasks as assigned.
• 9. Sets up learning, laboratory, and activity centers. Individually tutors and/or assists students having difficulties.
• 10. Attends and actively participates in staff development activities.
• 11. Performs other related duties as assigned.
• 12. Develops lesson plans/instructional materials and provides individualized and group instruction in order to meet the needs of each pupil as stated on the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) in-class or virtual programs.
• 13. Assesses the progress of students on a regular basis utilizing tests, curriculum measurements and observation skills and/or modified-adapted assessment devices. Provides progress reports as required.
• 14. Facilitates the implementation of special education services in the LRE. Conducts educational assessments and consults regarding materials of instruction (MOI), equipment and instructional strategies appropriate for students with disabilities and takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students and materials of instruction.
• 15.Serves as a member of the school IEP Team, assists in the planning and development of student IEP and works collaboratively in the development and implementation of IEPs and access to the general education curriculum/Maryland Common Core Framework with general education colleagues through TEAM Teaching efforts.
• 16. Assists in organizing and implementing a continuum of appropriate service delivery options for students with disabilities in-class or virtual programs. Plans collaboratively and provides consultation and support to general education teachers regarding implementation of IEPs, reasonable modification, etc.
• 17. Consults and confers regularly with colleagues regarding the educational, social, physical or emotional goals and objectives of students. Provides input regarding the planning of instructional goals, objectives and methods of instruction for students with disabilities.
• 18. Acts as lead to teacher assistants/ParaEducators supporting the instruction of students with disabilities in-class or virtual programs.
• 19. Communicates with parents through in-person or virtual conferences, IEP Team meetings, and other means to discuss pupil’s progress and the Individualized Education Program.
• 20. Maintains accurate, complete and correct records, case files, etc. as required by program regulations, Board policies and federal, state and local laws.
• 21. Attends and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings and system staff development priorities. Improves own professional growth through an on-going program of reading, workshops, seminars, in-service activities conferences and/or advanced coursework at universities, colleges, institutions of higher education.
• 22. Observes and assess student behavior to establish and maintain discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning and communicates with students when academic and behavioral problems arise, and exchanges information regarding appropriate behavior in the learning environment.
• 23. Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

• Develop and implement Instruction

• Support young learners through large group, small group, and individualized lessons

• Plan creative, hands-on lessons

• Willingness to abide by NAEYC's code of ethical conduct

• Demonstrated basic computer skills

• Strong communication skills essential

• Knowledge of Creative Curriculum a plus

• Experience with Teaching Strategies GOLD a plus

• Design an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom

• Develop an appropriate classroom management system to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom

• Ensure that classroom equipment is in good repair

• Understand and implement The Goddard School emergency procedure(s)

• Promote healthy eating practices at lunch and snack times

• Ensure that children are always within state ratio requirements

• Perform minor cleaning responsibilities (e.g., spills) immediately

• Perform major cleaning during times when children are not present

• Post a classroom schedule that meets the needs of the children and includes a routine and learning opportunities

• Post and adhere to all GSI Health and Safety policies and procedures