FTE Grade 1 Teacher

Position: .5 FTE Grade 1 Teacher
Location: Tamworth

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Classroom Teacher K-5

Date Posted:
10/30/2025

Location:
Madison Elementary School

SAU 13

MEMBER SCHOOL DISTRICTS
JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE
:
Teacher (K-6)
.5 FTE Grade 1 Teacher
Working with our Gr. K-2 Team, provide Grade 1 instruction Mon-Fri 9:00-12:30

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. State of New Hampshire Certification as appropriate

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. Salary and benefits as outlined in district collective bargaining agreement

2. Hourly work day and work year according to collective bargaining agreement

3. Clear criminal background check.

4. Verification of Health Examination to perform job as per School Board Policy.

5. Maintain valid NH certification

REPORTS TO: Principal and/or other responsible administrator

JOB GOAL:

Responsible for the education of each pupil in his or her charge and for working with students, parents, other teachers and staff toward achieving the goals set forth in the district's Mission Statement. This includes facilitation of student success in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum and state curriculum standards; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of students;

providing a safe and optimal learning environment and providing feedback to students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

TEACHING:

1. The teacher must be aware of various instructional trends and participate in exploration of possible changes in method or content of instruction.

2. The teacher shall demonstrate an ability to control the situations encountered in the performance of duties while exhibiting the proper respect for the dignity and worth of each individual.

3. The teacher shall demonstrate the ability to define the objectives of instruction and the ability to assess the results of the efficiency and effectiveness of the instruction.

4. Assesses students for the purpose of instructional planning and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding individual progress, expectations, goals, etc.

5. Directs paraprofessionals, volunteers and/or student aides for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students.

6. Implements district curriculum and instructional strategies consistent with student needs and administrative expectations.

7. Monitors and supervises student activities and use of equipment (e.g. computers, classroom, lunch, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.

8. Prepares differentiated instructional materials for the purpose of implementing lesson plans; and prepares reports (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) in order to provide documentation of student progress.

COLLABORATION:

1. Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting the goals for each student, developing support strategies to be provided at home for improvement and/or reinforcing goals.

2. Teacher maintains professional collegial relationships that encourage sharing, planning, and working together toward improved instructional skills and student success.

3. Collaborates with school personnel, parents, and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student learning outcomes; implementing effective use of technology for enhancement of instruction and assessment; and supporting the vision, mission, and goals of the district.

4. Participates in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service trainings, IEP, 504, behavioral support teams, data teams, school committees, etc.) for the purposes of educational planning, supporting community priorities, and maintaining a positive school culture.

OTHER PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. The teacher shall be academically qualified in the area he/she is to instruct and should demonstrate a competence at transmitting learning to the student and the manner and means of accumulating, assimilating, and evaluating the knowledge associated with his/her academic field.

2. The teacher should demonstrate an awareness of other academic fields and should possess a reasonable and responsible attitude toward the education of the whole child.

3. The teacher shall constantly be alert to the example presented to students, parents, community and fellow workers striving to consistently exemplify the good. Relationships shall avoid personal attachments which detract from the obligation to constantly lead and critically evaluate the individual and the situation.

4. Each teacher is required to carry out assignments from the building Principal or other responsible Administrator in conformance with school board policies and regulations of the Board and the Superintendent.

5. Maintains regular and appropriate attendance and is on the time for assignment(s) for the…