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West Side High School Teacher Selection Criteria(Adapted from NLNS Selection Criteria)

• Belief in the Potential of ALL Children to Excel Academically
• Believe each and every child can excel academically
• Take personal responsibility for ensuring high academic achievement for every child
• Demonstrate the personal drive and commitment to eliminate the disparity of educational quality that exists
• Cares about students as learners

Unyielding Focus on Goals and Results

• Confront difficult situations head-on and implement diverse solutions to get results
• Achieve results despite obstacles by demonstrating persistence, determination, and relentless drive
• Exhibit resilience to persevere and overcome setbacks
• Take personal responsibility for finding solutions when faced with challenges
• Be results driven

Commitment to Ongoing Learning

• Seek feedback and reflect on experiences to grow and develop
• Demonstrate humility and willingness to continually improve
• Commitment to continual coaching and learning

Self-Awareness

• Identify accurately personal strengths and areas for development
• Demonstrate integrity by acting in a manner that consistently reflects stated values and beliefs
• Understand how you are perceived by and impact others

Knowledge of Teaching and Learning

• Exhibits exemplary teaching that meets the needs of and accelerates all students
• Enable students to attain results despite significant challenges
• Solid knowledge of subject matter and theories of learning
• Solid knowledge, understanding and teaching of New Jersey Content Standards and commitment to develop knowledge of Common Core standards

Team Player

• Collaborate regularly and effectively
• Participate actively
• Work well with supervisors and peers

Problem Solving

• Work proactively to solve problems and reach effective solutions
• Analyze and diagnose complex issues and data to develop deliberate plan
• Identify concrete outcomes as away to evaluate results
• Modify instruction on a daily, weekly, monthly and yearly basis based on data

Interpersonal Skills

• Build successful one-on-one relationships
• Value each person’s perspective and treat people with respect
• Relate to adults and children: understand where they are coming from, what they need, and how to meet their needs
• Diffuse anger and find common ground to move people towards solutions
• Exhibit confidence and competence under pressure

Communication and Listening

• Possess written verbal skills to communicate with clarity, conciseness, and appropriateness to multiple audiences
• Demonstrate poise and professionalism in diverse situations
• Listen and participate actively

Project Management to Deliver Results

• Select, prioritize, and communicate strategies effectively to reach goals
• Balance day-to-day tasks and urgent needs with progress towards goals