Classroom Teacher Job Description
Position title:
Classroom Teacher
Reports to:
Deputy Principal
Functional Relationships:
Staff of Kimi Ora
Students
Parents/Caregivers
Dimension
Professional
knowledge
Beginning teacher
Curriculum
Treaty of
Waitangi
Learning and
assessment
theory
Fully registered teacher
Experienced teacher
As well as demonstrating the
standards for beginning
teachers, fully registered
teachers:
As well as demonstrating the
standards for fully registered
teachers, experienced
teachers:
Have a sound
Are competent in the
knowledge of
content of relevant
curriculum, learning and curriculum
assessment theory.
Demonstrate knowledge of
Understand the
the Treaty of Waitangi and
implications of the
te reo me ona tikanga.
Treaty of Waitangi and
te reo me ona tikanga.
Keep informed of
developments in curriculum
and learning theory.
Demonstrate a high level of
knowledge of relevant
curriculum, and of current
learning and assessment
theory.
Demonstrate a commitment
to their own on-going
learning.
At Kimi Ora the dimension 'professional knowledge' includes:
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adapting the New Zealand curriculum to meet the student’s needs.
having a knowledge and understanding of relevant content, disciplines and curriculum
documents.
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Dimension
Teaching
techniques
Beginning teacher
Teaching
techniques
Plan programmes and
develop learning and
assessment strategies
that are consistent with
sound teaching and
learning practice
Planning and
preparation
Teaching and
learning
strategies
Fully registered teacher
Experienced teacher
As well as demonstrating the
standards for beginning
teachers, fully registered
teachers:
As well as demonstrating the
standards for fully registered
teachers, experienced teachers:
Use appropriate teaching
objectives, programmes,
learning activities, and
assessment
Demonstrate a broad range of
highly effective teaching
techniques
Demonstrate a range of
effective teaching
techniques
Continually evaluate and
reflect on their teaching and
act on areas where it can be
improved
Demonstrate flexibility and
responsiveness
Assessment and
reporting
Impart subject content
effectively
Use appropriate technology
and resources
Reflect on teaching with a
view to improvement
At Kimi Ora the dimension 'teaching techniques' includes:
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demonstrating a variety of teaching styles and strategies that reflect current theory and practice,
which are appropriate to the individual, the class and the school
staying current with technology and resources designed to enable students to access the curriculum
planning with and working with therapists and teacher aides in a transdisciplinary environment.
Dimension
Motivation of
students
Beginning teacher
Student
engagement in
learning
Demonstrate effective
techniques for
motivating students.
Expectations
that value and
promote
learning
Demonstrate
expectations that value
and promote learning.
Fully registered teacher
Experienced teacher
As well as demonstrating the
standards for beginning
teachers, fully registered
teachers:
As well as demonstrating the
standards for fully registered
teachers, experienced
teachers:
Recognise and support
diversity amongst
individuals and groups.
Demonstrate a wide range
of techniques that provide
strong motivation for a
diversity of students.
Engage students in
learning.
Establish high expectations
that value and promote
learning.
At Kimi Ora the dimension 'motivation of students' includes:
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effective management of the learning environment which includes successful strategies to
engage and motivate the student.
offering motivating and engaging learning opportunities which are based on individual need.
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Dimension
Classroom
management
Beginning teacher
Student behaviour
Apply understandings of
positive behaviour
management
Physical
environment
Respect and
understanding
Create and maintain a
safe environment that is
conducive to learning
Model interactions on
ways that are known to
be associated with
developing respect and
understanding.
Fully registered teacher
Experienced teacher
As well as demonstrating
the standards for beginning
teachers, fully registered
teachers:
As well as demonstrating
the standards for fully
registered teachers,
experienced teachers:
Manage student behaviour
positively
Demonstrate a high
level of commitment to
student welfare and
learning
Establish good
relationships with students
and respect their
individual needs and
cultural backgrounds
Effectively manage
challenging learning
environments
Organise a safe physical
environment
Create an environment of
respect and understanding
Provide and maintain a
purposeful working
atmosphere
At Kimi Ora the dimension 'classroom management' includes:
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demonstrating a variety of management techniques to ensure students and staff are working in a
positive environment
directing the work of teacher aides.
Dimension
Communication
Beginning teacher
Students
Demonstrate skills of
effective communication
Colleagues
Families/whanau
Fully registered teacher
Experienced teacher
As well as demonstrating
the standards for beginning
teachers, fully registered
teachers:
As well as demonstrating
the standards for fully
registered teachers,
experienced teachers:
Communicate clearly and
accurately in either, or
both, of the official
languages of New Zealand
Demonstrate highly
effective
communication skills
when interacting with
students, colleagues
and families/whanau.
Provide feedback to
student.
Communicate with
families, whanau and
caregivers
Share information with
colleagues
At Kimi Ora the dimension 'communication' includes:
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assisting students to understand new ideas and concepts so that they can apply them in a range
of contexts.
communicating in a clear and supportive manner to staff, student, parents/caregivers and the
community
being familiar and working with a range of technologies and approaches to enhance students'
communication.
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Dimension
Support for and cooperation with
colleagues
Beginning teacher
Co-operate with and
seek support from
colleagues.
Fully registered teacher
Experienced teacher
As well as demonstrating
the standards for beginning
teachers, fully registered
teachers:
As well as
demonstrating the
standards for fully
registered teachers,
experienced teachers:
Establish and maintain
effective working
relationships with
colleagues.
Support and provide
effective assistance
to colleagues in
improving teaching
and learning.
Encourage others and
participate in professional
development.
Dimension
Contribution to
wider school
activities
Beginning teacher
Participate in the life of
the school
Fully registered teacher
Experienced teacher
As well as demonstrating
the standards for beginning
teachers, fully registered
teachers:
As well as
demonstrating the
standards for fully
registered teachers,
experienced teachers:
Contribute to the life of
the school
Successfully
organise aspects of
programmes within
the school to
promote teaching and
learning
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