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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

+ 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:

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 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 the misconceptions.

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

+ Conducting and/or attending staff development opportunities.

+ 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.

+ 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 for feedback on students’ areas of growth and areas of concern.

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

+ 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.

+ 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.

+ 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 productions.

+ Middle School Vocal Music Teacher

+ Participate in All County and All State Band competitions.

+ Participate in the High School and/or Middle School musical productions.

+ 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 productions.

+ 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, they coach at least one sport per school year.

+ 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.

+ 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.

+ Listen first.

+ Ability to occasionally travel extended distances, including overnights.

Evaluation:

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

Job Qualifications

At a minimum, the successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:

+ NYS Certification in Literacy 5-12, Literacy All Grades, Reading K-12

+ Embrace learning for all.

+ Create 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.

Position Start Date:09/01/2025

Job Number: F695