Lockport City School District
Lockport, New York 14094
Pride in Our Past; Faith in Our Future
POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Certified Secondary 7-12 Classroom Teacher
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
● Valid New York State Teacher Certificate with appropriate endorsement for position.
● Successful Fingerprint Clearance
● Successful experience with integration of secondary level NGLS instruction
● I-9 Employment Eligibility in compliance with Immigrations Reform and Control Act
● Completion of mandatory training sessions
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
1. Ability to remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations
2. Ability to perform a variety of specialized tasks; maintain records; establish and maintain
cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and school personnel; work
as a team member; and meet schedules and deadlines
3. Ability to use a variety of teaching strategies which may include cooperative learning,
constructive instruction, or additional research-based facilitation
4. Ability to define excellence by standards of performance
5. Working knowledge and application of quality classroom-based assessment practices
6. Working knowledge of the unique physical, psychological and social changes students
experience and a desire to help them grow in these particular areas.
7. Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a wide variety
of people
8. Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and
cultural backgrounds, and direct and evaluate support personnel
9. Skills in classroom management and organizational techniques
10. Ability to use assessments to differentiate instruction and improve student achievement
11. Positive class management skills
12. Strong use of technology to support professional responsibilities; ability to integrate
technology into instruction
13. Strong written and oral communication skills
14. Strong work ethic; ability to collaborate with team/school
ACCOUNTABILITY:
The Teacher reports directly to the Building Principal or in accordance with currently established
district and collective bargaining procedures and evaluation criteria.
NATURE OF THE POSITION:
The Secondary Classroom Teacher will create a program and class environment favorable to
learning and personal growth of students which facilitates student success in academic and
interpersonal skills through implementing district-approved curriculum; motivate students to
develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation in life, and
establish good relationships and rapport with students, parents, and staff members. The
Secondary Classroom Teacher will document student progress, activities, and outcomes;
address specific educational needs of students; and provide feedback to students, parents, and
administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals. The Secondary Classroom
Teacher will maintain professional competence through in-service education, coursework, and
professional growth activities.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
The list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.
Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of
several of the following duties:
● Prepare teaching materials and reports for the purpose of implementing lesson plans
and providing documentation of the teacher and student progress
● Monitor student activities for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and environment
● Report incidents (child abuse, fights, substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of
maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment, and
adhering to educational code and district and school policies
● Provide an exceptional educational experience to all students; communicate an
enthusiasm for learning
● Provide clear and focused instruction for all students by using a variety of teaching
strategies to meet the needs of all students to assure successful learning through a
defined course of study