REPORTS TO: Director of Pupil Services/Building Principal(s)JOB MISSION: To assist with behavioral and educational plans for students which develop their individual potential for intellectual and emotional growth, resulting in their learning and achievement of high standards of knowledge and skills.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Other duties may be assigned.1.PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE1.1Continuously improve professional knowledge and practice through appropriate professional development activities; share information and knowledge with other teachers; apply the best research in the design and development of school curriculum.1.2Maintain and incorporate the best research in instructional materials and techniques.2.PLANNING FOR INSTRUCTION2.1Set short-term and year-long goals based on student's individual needs.3.USE OF MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT3.1Integrate current technologies and recent best practices as tools to enhance instructional strategies and increase student learning.4.EFFECTIVENESS OF INSTRUCTION4.1Promote a high level of active learning through setting high standards and clear goals and modifying instruction to help all students achieve those standards.4.2Maintain systems of data collection which reflect progress in achieving instructional objectives.5.LEARNING ENVIRONMENT5.1Establish an atmosphere that encourages sensitivity and respect among students and staff.5.2Design instructional experiences in which students achieve high standards and optimize their performance.5.3 Coordinates services to students as prescribed in Individual Educational Plans 6.EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS6.1Maintain open and effective communication with students, parents, staff and administration using expected professional standards.6.2Participate actively in team/department/staff meetings.7.CONTRIBUTIONS TO STUDENTS BEYOND THE CLASSROOM7.1Be available for student and/or parent conferences and home consultations.8.CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SCHOOL AND/OR TEACHING PROFESSION8.1Work collaboratively to identify areas for school improvement, develop possible strategies, and assess results.9.ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE WITH SCHOOL REGULATIONS9.1Observe and implement the rules and regulations established for the school system.EVALUATION: Consistent with current Agreement Between the Longmeadow School Committee and the Longmeadow Education Association.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year in accordance with current Longmeadow Educators Association (Unit E) and Longmeadow School Committee AgreementSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: NONE
