Classroom Teacher / Elementary School Classes

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY: To plan, organize and implement an appropriate and individualized instructional program in an elementary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Work is performed under the supervision of the principal.

Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:

• Establishes and (as necessary) adjusts instructional goals and objectives, to reflect district/school goals, curriculum policies, and the knowledge, skills, progress, and needs of one's students.

• Designs lessons that provide opportunity for problem-solving, creativity, and communication skills in relation to authentic, real-world problems.

• Establishes and maintains standards for behavior that foster student self-discipline and positive relationships among students.

• Commits to on-going professional development in content area and pedagogy

• . Plans learning activities to address individual differences among students.

• Develops, administers, and evaluates quality formative and summative assessments that reflect a balance of content knowledge and problem-solving skills.

• Monitors and evaluates students' progress in relation to district/school curriculum policies and other planned goals and objectives

• . Encourages, secures and maintains the involvement of parents and other community members in support of instruction.

• Involves parents in the assessment of their children's progress and needs.

• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and

• equipment.

• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.

• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.

• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies. ?Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.

• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations. ?Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings.

• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.

• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.

Education and Experience

• Appropriate Connecticut Teaching certification is required (001, 002, 003, 005, 013, 305)

• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in current literacy theory and effective reading/teaching practices. Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in current numeracy theory and effective teaching practices.

• A thorough knowledge of best practices and standards, including the district's curricula and the Common Core State Standards

• Experience with Fundations and Reader's and Writer's Workshop

• Demonstrated strengths in interpersonal skills, time management, organizational abilities and communication skills, both orally and written.

• Demonstrated ability to use technology as communication and teaching tools

• . Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education or the Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

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