New principals need to have
a strong focus on instruction and a drive to improve their skillset.
Not exact matches
The highest - performing charters are those that that have most fully embraced a «no excuses» approach to teaching and learning; have created
strong school cultures based
on explicit expectations for both academic achievement and behavior; have an intensive
focus on literacy and numeracy as the first foundation for academic achievement; feature a relatively heavy reliance
on direct
instruction and differentiated grouping, especially in the early grades; and are increasingly
focused on comprehensive student assessment systems.
Her recent research
focuses on: teacher professional development, instructional coaching, teacher evaluation, changes over time in teachers» mathematical knowledge and instructional quality in mathematics, and the teacher experiences and characteristics that lead to high - quality
instruction and
stronger student outcomes.
When many unrelated skills are targeted simultaneously, the learning outcomes are not as
strong as compared to
instruction that
focuses on one skill or a set of inter-related skills
This finding is quite remarkable: It suggests that district policies and practices
focused on instruction are sufficiently powerful that they can be felt by teachers as an animating force behind
strong,
focused leadership by principals.
Common to both types of efficacy, however, is the
strong influence of the district «s
focus on student learning and the quality of
instruction, as well as district culture.
While the characteristics of the school and its student population, taken together, have a
strong association with principals «instructional leadership, the measure of District
focus on instruction has a significant regression coefficient.
Instruction is inquiry - based and
focuses on developing independent readers and writers with
strong reading and listening comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills.
Continual
instruction focusing on the best teaching techniques creates
strong educators who enter a classroom enthusiastically and are prepared to teach under any set of circumstances.
Strong technical skills, particularly in integrating technology in the classroom to drive academic achievement Demonstrated volunteer or community service At least one (or more) of the following: o National Board Certificationo TAP Experience (sign on bonus for TAP certification) o Core Knowledge Experienceo Experience with Blended Learningo At least two years of successful teaching in an urban environment ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS: An Elementary School teacher is required to perform the following duties: Plan and implement a blended learning environment, providing direct and indirect instruction in the areas of Social Studies, Science, Language Arts, Health, and Mathematics based on state standards Participation in all TAP requirements, focusing on data - driven instruction Create inviting, innovative and engaging learning environment that develops student critical thinking and problem solving skills Prepare students for strong academic achievement and passing of all required assessments Communicate regularly with parents Continually assess student progress toward mastery of standards and keep students and parents well informed of student progress by collecting and tracking data, providing daily feedback, weekly assessments, and occasional parent / teacher conferences Work with the Special Education teachers and administration to serve special needs students in the classroom Attend all grade level and staff meetings and attend designated school functions outside of school hours Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom you are responsible Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from administrative staff Perform necessary duties including but not limited to morning, lunch, dismissal, and after - school duties Preforms other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the principal Dress professionally and uphold all school po
Strong technical skills, particularly in integrating technology in the classroom to drive academic achievement Demonstrated volunteer or community service At least one (or more) of the following: o National Board Certificationo TAP Experience (sign
on bonus for TAP certification) o Core Knowledge Experienceo Experience with Blended Learningo At least two years of successful teaching in an urban environment ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS: An Elementary School teacher is required to perform the following duties: Plan and implement a blended learning environment, providing direct and indirect
instruction in the areas of Social Studies, Science, Language Arts, Health, and Mathematics based
on state standards Participation in all TAP requirements,
focusing on data - driven
instruction Create inviting, innovative and engaging learning environment that develops student critical thinking and problem solving skills Prepare students for
strong academic achievement and passing of all required assessments Communicate regularly with parents Continually assess student progress toward mastery of standards and keep students and parents well informed of student progress by collecting and tracking data, providing daily feedback, weekly assessments, and occasional parent / teacher conferences Work with the Special Education teachers and administration to serve special needs students in the classroom Attend all grade level and staff meetings and attend designated school functions outside of school hours Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom you are responsible Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from administrative staff Perform necessary duties including but not limited to morning, lunch, dismissal, and after - school duties Preforms other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the principal Dress professionally and uphold all school po
strong academic achievement and passing of all required assessments Communicate regularly with parents Continually assess student progress toward mastery of standards and keep students and parents well informed of student progress by collecting and tracking data, providing daily feedback, weekly assessments, and occasional parent / teacher conferences Work with the Special Education teachers and administration to serve special needs students in the classroom Attend all grade level and staff meetings and attend designated school functions outside of school hours Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom you are responsible Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from administrative staff Perform necessary duties including but not limited to morning, lunch, dismissal, and after - school duties Preforms other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the principal Dress professionally and uphold all school policies
Considered a seasoned collaborator and evidence - based strategist, Dr. McGlawn served as the Senior Associate for Linked Learning at The Education Trust - West, where she led assessments of Linked Learning implementation, with a
strong focus on the quality of curriculum and
instruction delivered through Linked Learning pathways, as well as equitable systemic access and improved outcomes for students.
This proves what is possible with a
strong partnership, phenomenal district leadership, and a
focus on using differentiated
instruction to give kids precisely what they need to meet and exceed their potential.»
However, if we
focus on the day - to - day
instruction, and how to help each student learn to the best of their ability every day, then the process will lead to
strong results.
Additionally we have built in time for Echoes and Enrichment, all while maintaining a
strong focus on core
instruction.
«This proves what is possible with a
strong partnership, phenomenal school and district leadership, and a
focus on using differentiated
instruction to give kids precisely what they need to reach their full potential and pursue their dreams.»
The department has the potential power to move states that received waivers toward a
stronger focus on excellent
instruction and the support that educators need.
The school currently has a
strong focus on STEM and will incorporate these instructional practices into the everyday
instruction for all students.
The report evaluates key factors of preparation and development programs such as
strong organizational partnerships, support for learning, authentic learning opportunities, and learning opportunities
focused on improving
instruction and creating school environments of continual learning and improvement.
A: CSI — Comprehension Strategies
Instruction has a
strong focus on content literacy and building comprehension strategies and skills across science, social studies, math, and Language Arts.
In this role, Tessa has imparted to her teaching team her student - centric
focus on finding individualized paths to student engagement through rigorous and differentiated
instruction that drives
strong academic outcomes for all students.
The authors also note that RTI can be an effective part of school turnaround by enhancing
strong leadership, a
focus on instruction, and staff commitment and integration.
KIPP Indy's staff will work to ensure that school operations and community relations run smoothly, allowing you to
focus on strong instruction.
Recognizing that building a
strong conceptual foundation was necessary to increase grade 6 math proficiency, the district
focused its efforts two years earlier —
on grade 4 math — adopting research - based practices and increasing opportunities for deeper learning that align with the districts vision for personalized, adaptive
instruction.
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Strong work ethic with
focus on customer care delivery • Capable of understanding and taking
instructions