ELEMENTARY TEACHER
JOB GOAL:
To create and sustain a flexible primary program and a classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth of pupils; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge; and to evaluate their educational foundations in accordance with each child's ability.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Possess appropriate certification and degree(s).
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Has a knowledge of children based on both formal learning and/or practical experience.
REPORTS TO: Principal
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Understands Child Growth and Development
Posted until filled
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Maintains responsibility for relating teaching methods and materials to the growth and development of primary age children.
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Considers the interest level and attention span of children in all activities.
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Recognizes symptoms of vastly superior and inferior pupil performance and seeks appropriate referrals.
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Demonstrates the use of vocabulary appropriate to children of the primary grades.
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Uses known physical, mental, social and emotional traits as a basis for learning.
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Displays initiative and creativity in providing learning activities.
Planning Evaluating Student Learning
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Plan for a long-range and short-range instruct oral program consistent with school/system curriculum.
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Long-range units to be covered for the year, approximate time frame for general outcome (goal) for each unit.
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Short-range objective(s) for present unit, weekly plan of objectives and activities.
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Develops a one day lesson plan for substitute (activities/skills).
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Diagnoses learning needs of students using appropriate instruments.
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Utilizes appropriate teacher made tests to match objectives.
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Uses results of unit assessments to continue or modify learning activities and teacher plans.
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Maintains cognizance of system time allotments for subjects.
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Insures that clear and timely objective interpretations are offered to parents and students on their progress.
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Keeps appropriate records, administers and uses standardized tests, and prepares progress reports.
Classroom Management
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Organizes the physical environment to provide for basic comfort, health and safety of children.
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Establishes positive and consistent standards of behavior which reflect an understanding of primary-age children.
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Conducts the routine and clerical chores with efficiency, accuracy and promptness.
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Uses good planning and student motivation as management tools.
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Solicits appropriately, the help of parent(s) resource staff and principal as aids to classroom management.
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Uses the instructional program, when appropriate, to encourage citizenship and responsibility.
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Manages class time efficiently.
Interpersonal Relationships
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Demonstrates and reinforces mutual respect among students.
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Uses positive reinforcement and encouragement with students.
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Cooperates with fellow teachers, administrators and other staff to maintain a positive school and system climate.
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Listens and respects the opinions of other staff.
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Communicates effectively with staff and parents.
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Fosters tolerance and understanding of ethnic, cultural, racial and religious differences.
Professional Responsibilities
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Participates in curriculum development or review.
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Improves and maintains professional competence through in-service, formal course work and readings.
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Shares ideas, materials, and methods with colleagues.
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Protects confidentiality of information about pupils.
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Utilizes prescribed district and association channels for solving problems or grievances in a constructive manner.
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Uses oral and written English correctly in the exercise of the professional assignment.
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Accepts, considers and uses suggestions and criticisms in a responsive manner.
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Cooperates in the development and support of school and system policies.
Personal
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Sets a strong example of good hygiene, manners and self-control.
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Displays a personal interest in students as individuals.
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Maintains good humor, enthusiasm, initiative and integrity with students, staff and parents.
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Cooperates with administrators, staff members, parents and pupils in developing and supporting school activities.
Other duties as assigned by the Principal.
TERMS OF
EMPLOYMENT: This is a School Year position. (183 Days)
SALARY: Per BTA Contract
Barnstable Public Schools is an EOE and strongly encourages minority candidates to apply.
