Tenure Track - Elementary School Teacher (K-5), Special Education Dual Certification Preferred

Tenure Track

• Elementary School Teacher (K-5), Special Education dual certification preferred JobID: 401

Position Type:

Elementary School Teaching

Date Posted:

5/15/2024

Location:

Haskell Elementary School

Date Available:

09/01/2024

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QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate

• Elementary School Teacher, Special Education dual certification preferred

• Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activities

• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

JOB GOAL:

• To provide an approved elementary education 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 INCLUDES BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

Develops lesson plans and classroom learning activities

• 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.

• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.

• Set specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carry through presentations to effectively achieve these objectives.

• Plans class activities and lesson presentations that are age-appropriate for the class and meet the individual needs, interests and ability levels of all pupils.

Instruction and pupil contact

• Monitors pupil academic progress and personal growth toward stated objectives of instruction.

• Maintains records of pupil's educational progress in class record books and/or board-approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting purposes.

• Identifies pupil needs and provides instruction appropriate to those needs.

• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning.

• Budgets class time effectively.

• Devises written and oral assignments and tests that require analytical and critical thinking as well as the reproduction of facts.

• Prepares students for State testing

• Serves as a role model for students in all areas including behavior, dress and appearance, and oral and written communication