Minimum Criteria:   

1. Hold a valid NYS teaching certificate in tenure area
2. Possess a thorough knowledge of field
3. Demonstrate initiative, enthusiasm and good judgment
4. Demonstrate the ability to collaborate with colleagues to plan and organize for effective teaching and learning
5. Demonstrate the ability to collect and utilize student data to provide tiered levels of instruction
6. Understand the nature and needs of the age group served
7. Able to develop and maintain productive human relationships
8. Previous classroom teaching experience preferred