Grade 1 Teacher

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards;
Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards;
Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices;
Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-
wide functions;
Be accountable for students' mastery of academic standards; and
Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues

QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree
Possession of MA teaching license, including SEI endorsement
Knowledge of current teaching methods; educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles
Ability to think critically, problem-solve, backwards plan, analyze; use data and prioritize the needs of the student
Teaching experience with a proven track record of producing dramatic achievement gains is ideal
Unwavering belief that all students can achieve at high levels and strong commitment to our students
Belief in a structured school environment that promotes a positive culture of achievement

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: stand, walk, use hands, talk and hear. The employee may be required to reach with hands and arms above their head or reach forward, sit, squat, stoop or kneel. The employee must be able to lift or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Salary in accordance with the Agreement between the Winchendon School Committee and the Winchendon Teachers' Association