Middle School English Language Arts Teacher

JOB GOAL: To create an environment that encourages students to learn, take risks, become self-advocates, and productive members of society in accordance with DESE standards for effective teaching.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Must have the ability to:

• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students

• Plan and implement lessons based on the curriculum that meets the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned

• Utilize specific instructional strategies and practices that allow for the differentiation of instruction to meet the needs, interests, and abilities of various learners

• Use instructional technology appropriately and work with students to facilitate their use of instructional technology

• Use reasoning ability to evaluate assessment data and determine/recommend an appropriate course of action

• Use contemporary professional literature, evidence-based research, and continuing education content to make practice decision

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and the community

• Establish and implement classroom rules and expectations for classroom behavior that maintain order in the classroom

• Work collaboratively with colleagues, students and families

• Communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form

• Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups including staff, parents and the general public

• Work independently, prioritize tasks and manage several projects simultaneously

• Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements, state and federal laws, and Grafton Public Schools policies

• Work with students of diverse backgrounds with diverse needs in an equitable and inclusive manner

• Plan, coordinate, conduct and participate in ongoing professional and staff development.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal