ELEMENTARY TEACHER - This position is 4 days a week, .8 FTE

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:

• Possess appropriate certification and degree(s).

• Has a knowledge of children based on both formal learning and/or practical experience.

REPORTS TO:  Principal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Understands Child Growth and Development

• Maintains responsibility for relating teaching methods and materials to the growth and development of primary age children.

• Considers the interest level and attention span of children in all activities.

• Recognizes symptoms of vastly superior and inferior pupil performance and seeks appropriate referrals.

• Demonstrates the use of vocabulary appropriate to children of the primary grades.

• Uses known physical, mental, social and emotional traits as a basis for learning.

• Displays initiative and creativity in providing learning activities.

Planning Evaluating Student Learning

• Plan for a long-range and short-range instruct oral program consistent with school/system curriculum.

• Long-range units to be covered for the year, approximate time frame for general outcome (goal) for each unit.

• Short-range objective(s) for present unit, weekly plan of objectives and activities.

• Develops a one day lesson plan for substitute (activities/skills).

• Diagnoses learning needs of students using appropriate instruments.

• Utilizes appropriate teacher made tests to match objectives.

• Uses results of unit assessments to continue or modify learning activities and teacher plans.

• Maintains cognizance of system time allotments for subjects.

• Insures that clear and timely objective interpretations are offered to parents and students on their progress.

• Keeps appropriate records, administers and uses standardized tests, and prepares progress reports.

Classroom Management

• Organizes the physical environment to provide for basic comfort, health and safety of children.

• Establishes positive and consistent standards of behavior which reflect an understanding of primary-age children.

• Conducts the routine and clerical chores with efficiency, accuracy and promptness.

• Uses good planning and student motivation as management tools.

• Solicits appropriately, the help of parent(s) resource staff and principal as aids to classroom management.

• Uses the instructional program, when appropriate, to encourage citizenship and responsibility.

• Manages class time efficiently.

Interpersonal Relationships

• Demonstrates and reinforces mutual respect among students.

• Uses positive reinforcement and encouragement with students.

• Cooperates with fellow teachers, administrators and other staff to maintain a positive school and system climate.

• Listens and respects the opinions of other staff.

• Communicates effectively with staff and parents.

• Fosters tolerance and understanding of ethnic, cultural, racial and religious differences.

Professional Responsibilities

• Participates in curriculum development or review.

• Improves and maintains professional competence through in-service, formal course work and readings.

• Shares ideas, materials, and methods with colleagues.

• Protects confidentiality of information about pupils.

• Utilizes prescribed district and association channels for solving problems or grievances in a constructive manner.

• Uses oral and written English correctly in the exercise of the professional assignment.

• Accepts, considers and uses suggestions and criticisms in a responsive manner.

• Cooperates in the development and support of school and system policies.

Personal

• Sets a strong example of good hygiene, manners and self-control.

• Displays a personal interest in students as individuals.

• Maintains good humor, enthusiasm, initiative and integrity with students, staff and parents.

• 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.

Posted until filled