NJ School Jobs Bound Brook , NJ 08805
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TITLE: TEACHER
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and Subject Matter Specialization Endorsement or eligibility where required to meet Highly Qualified Teacher
2.Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activities
3.Ability to maintain a positive learning
environment
4.Strong interpersonal and communication skills
5.Required criminal history background check and
proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien
status
REPORTS TO: Principal
SUPERVISES: Pupils, and when assigned, student teachers and
classroom aides
JOB GOAL: To provide an approved program and establish a class environment that fosters learning and personal growth; to help pupils develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued education; and to maintain good relationships with parents and other staff members.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Works to achieve state core curriculum content standards and district educational goals and objectives by promoting active learning in the classroom using board-adopted curriculum and other appropriate learning activities.
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2.Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the
curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
3.Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives.
4.Monitors pupil academic progress and personal growth toward stated objectives of instruction.
5.Maintains records of pupil's educational progress in class record books and/or board approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting purposes.
6.Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and resolving learning problems.
7.Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to
achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning.
8.Budgets class time effectively.
9.Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to inform them about the school program and to discuss pupil progress.
and critical thinking as well as the reproduction of facts.
for the class and meet the individual needs, interests and ability levels
of all pupils.
Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through inservice education and other professional growth activities.
Participates in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees and other school system groups.
Makes effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional program.
Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board policy.
Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification
as may be assigned.
TERMS OF
EMPLOYMENT: Work year and salary to be determined by the board.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in
accordance with state law and the provisions of the
board's policy on evaluation of certified staff.
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