Elementary Teacher-Grades K-2 (2023-2024)
Job description
Various Elementary Schools
Newton Public Schools
Newtonville, MA
Job Details
Job Description
(Exempt/Non-exempt)
Summary:
- An elementary teacher provides a developmentally appropriate educational program for students in the appropriate elementary grade. The teacher is responsible for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, professional staff, and administrators to improve instruction; and engaging parents/guardians in conversations with regard to instructional programs and student progress.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- A valid license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Desired Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Education
- Demonstrated experience with elementary learning principles
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities (Not Limited To):
- Creates and maintains an effective and developmentally appropriate learning environment for all children in classroom
- Manages student behavior to provide a safe and optimal classroom climate
- Participates in a variety of meetings and professional development activities to improve instruction and become up to date on district initiatives
- Assesses student progress towards learning targets, objectives, and expectations
- Collects data to document student progress and aid in planning
- Provides feedback on progress to students, parents, and administration
- Holds parent conferences in the fall and spring to discuss individual student progress
- Instructs students in English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and an anti-bullying curriculum
- Prepares daily lessons and activities
- Consistent and on-time attendance is required for supervision and instruction of the students
- Provides targeted intervention to close student learning gaps
- Differentiates for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual need
- Collaborates with instructional staff and colleagues to improve student outcomes
- Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve social, emotional and learning problems
- Follows specific standards, policies, and procedures of the building and the district
- Attends and participates in faculty meetings
- Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students
- Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
- While performing the duties of this job the teacher is frequently required to kneel, stoop, bend, and crouch. The teacher is periodically required to stand; while talking and listening. The teacher is occasionally required to sit; walk; lift; or carry. Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function. Rarely absent or late unless the situation is of an emergency nature.
- Regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Job Category : Classroom Teacher > Elementary
Equal Opportunity Employer
Newton Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
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