Teacher Elementary School Teacher

Overview

Exhibit 56

PASSAIC BOARD OF EDUCATION, Passaic, New Jersey

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:

Teacher

• Hold a valid New Jersey instructional certificate with appropriate endorsement(s) in accordance with the requirements of New Jersey statutes and regulations.
• A bachelor’s degree or higher; exceptions to be determined based on New Jersey statutes and regulations.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development instructional content effective instructional strategies classroom management learning assessment and diagnosis and research related to learning.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to providing every student a supportive and structured learning environment based around high expectations for student learning and success.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

Reports To: Principal, Assistant Principal, Director, Supervisor, Instructional Chairperson or other certificated administrative or supervising personnel.

• Plan, prepare and deliver instruction consistent with district programs of study, curriculum and instructional guidelines. Deliver instructional practice and pedagogy consistent with the approved curriculum and which meet the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
• Implement the district's philosophy of education and the State, district and school instructional goals and objectives.
• Establish and promote high standards and expectations for all students through the creation and support of a positive learning environment.
• Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents, school personnel and other agencies associated with the school.
• Provide a nurturing, supportive and positive classroom climate that encourages student responsibility, using positive motivation, challenging instructional strategies and effective classroom management techniques.
• Develop effective procedures for the operation and management of the classroom and for following routine school procedures. Establish and maintain appropriate expectations for student behavior in the classroom, school building and school grounds, and exercise due care for the health, safety and wellbeing of the students.
• Demonstrate fairness and consistency when applying rules and grading students. Evaluate and grade classwork, homework assignments and tests in a timely fashion, providing feedback to the student on performance.
• Accurately maintain appropriate student records and submit required reports within designated time limits.
• Submit lesson plans in the approved format to the Principal or designee as required and requested.
• Assess pupils in accordance with district testing policy and program; interpret the results and utilize the information obtained for planning instruction, reporting student growth and progress, and improving curriculum. Gather and analyze student assessment data throughout the year to be used for data-driven instructional decisions. Work collaboratively with fellow faculty members to analyze and use student data to inform instruction leading to increased student achievement.
• Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives, including positive attitudes toward learning, analytical and critical thinking, problem solving and creativity.
• Assist in curriculum development and in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
• Assist with the preparation, monitoring and following of Individualized Education Plans for selected students assigned to the class.
• Display respect towards the rights and feelings of students, thereby encouraging students to develop attitudes of respect for the rights, feelings, opinions and property of others.
• Effectively contribute to the overall before and after school functions and student activities of the school unit. Assist with extracurricular activities supporting the total program of the school. Attend student events to demonstrate genuine interest in the life of the students.
• Assist with supervision of students in non-classroom areas and in areas as assigned. Assume responsibility for all students within the school, supervising in a fair and constructive manner.
• Ensure the safety and health of all students, notifying the administration of any unsafe conditions following established protocols.
• Maintain copies of all necessary records and forms related to the students, classroom and school.
• Conference with students and parents to foster a constructive student-teacher and parent-teacher relationship.
• Communicate effectively and use excellent written and oral skills when communicating with students, parents, colleagues and community members.
• Participate in staff meetings, administrator meetings and committee meetings. Maintain cordial and workable professional relationships with other members of the instructional and non-instructional staff and with students, parents and…