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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