- Content and pedagogical knowledge in assigned subject/area
- Knowledge of relevant technology
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Decision making skills
- Organization and planning skills
- Ability to tolerate high levels of stress
- Ability to be flexible and adaptive
- Ability to take initiative
- Ability to record and report daily written records
- Ability to pay attention to detail
- Ability to utilize classroom instruction techniques designed to stimulate the spirit of inquiry, the acquisition of knowledge and understanding, and the thoughtful formulation of worthy goals
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with other teachers, administrators, and staff
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to learn new tasks quickly
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural, urban setting and develop a rapport with students, staff, parents and the school community
The capacity to align curriculum, instruction and assessments while responding to the individual needs of students;
The willingness to seek out knowledgeable peers, coaches or administrators for instructional support
The desire and ability to work in a multi-cultural, urban setting and develop a rapport with students, staff, parents, and the school community.
Prioritize student-learning needs over the customs, routines, and established relationships that can stand in the way of necessary change;
Commitment to the relentless pursuit of increasing student learning and innovation
The competence to collect and analyze data from formative and summative assessments to inform instructional decisions ;
The skill to implement a tiered system of instruction within the classroom and to leverage the intense student support network;
The strong desire and ability to build meaningful, caring relationships with students in order to exert academic influence
The ability to help create and thrive in a professional environment that is one of mutual respect, teamwork, and accountability that includes all stakeholders;
The willingness to actively engage in the PLC process while:
* participating in ongoing instructional specific conversation
* collaboratively create and execute clear, logical instructional plans
* coordinate instruction within and across grade levels
* try out new ideas to improve student learning