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Form of workPosition Type:
Elementary School Teaching
Date Posted:
8/24/2023
Location:
Lamprey River Elementary School
Elementary School Classroom Teacher
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
EVALUATION: Principal /A.P. Yearly Evaluation
GENERAL SUMMARY: Provide an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth. This person is responsible for organizing and implementing an instructional program that will result in students achieving academic success in accordance with Raymond School District Policies.
QUALIFICATIONS (SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING REQUIRED): The Classroom Teacher will meet all qualifications and behavior standards as set by the New Hampshire Department of Education. In accordance with certification requirements and the performances expectations of the Raymond Public Schools, all Classroom Teachers shall meet the following employment criteria.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
relating to individual students or groups of students;
on their further education and future careers; providing information on sources of
more expert advice;
Elementary School Teaching
Date Posted:
8/24/2023
Location:
Lamprey River Elementary School
Elementary School Classroom Teacher
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
EVALUATION: Principal /A.P. Yearly Evaluation
GENERAL SUMMARY: Provide an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth. This person is responsible for organizing and implementing an instructional program that will result in students achieving academic success in accordance with Raymond School District Policies.
QUALIFICATIONS (SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING REQUIRED): The Classroom Teacher will meet all qualifications and behavior standards as set by the New Hampshire Department of Education. In accordance with certification requirements and the performances expectations of the Raymond Public Schools, all Classroom Teachers shall meet the following employment criteria.
- The minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
- A valid New Hampshire Teacher's Certificate or Letter of Eligibility (applicable level-area endorsements preferred.)
- A completed credential file that meets Raymond Public District standards.
- Professional verification of successful Classroom Teacher performance and/or student teaching experience.
- Evidence of the willingness and the ability to comply with the standards for ethical and professional performance established by the New Hampshire Department of Education.
- Interview/file data will include evidence of sensitivity and respect for others and verification of the demonstrated ability to serve as a positive role model for youth.
- Regular and predictable attendance is essential.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to all students in the class;
- Teaching according to the educational needs, abilities and achievement of the individual students and groups of students;
- Adopting and working towards the implementation of the school development plan of the particular school they are giving service in;
- Assigning work, correcting, marking work and providing feedback on work carried out by his/her students;
- Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress, attainment and behaviour of one's students;
- Providing or contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references
relating to individual students or groups of students;
- Participating in arrangements within an agreed national framework for the appraisal of students' performance;
- Promoting the general progress and well-being of individual students, groups of students or class entrusted to him/her;
- Providing guidance and advice to students on educational and social matters and
on their further education and future careers; providing information on sources of
more expert advice;
- Communicating, consulting and co-operating with other members of the school staff, including those having posts of special responsibility and parents/guardians to ensure the best interest of students;
- Reviewing and evaluating one's own teaching and learning strategies, methodologies and program/s in line with the national, state, and local curriculum framework guidelines;
- Advising and co-operating with the Principal, Assistant Principal, Team Leaders, and other teachers in the preparation and development of courses of study, teaching materials, and teaching programs;
- Ensuring high standards of professional practice and quality of teaching and learning of the subject/s. Through effective dialogue, participating in reciprocal peer review and observation of class teaching practice by the Team Leader (subject/level) concerned;
- Participating in In-Service education and training courses as well as in continuing professional development opportunities, and taking part in action research exercises;
- Maintaining good order and discipline amongst students under one's care and safeguarding their health and safety at all times;
- Participating in staff, group or other meetings related to the school curriculum, for the better organization and administration of the school;
- Contributing to the professional development of new teachers and student teachers according to arrangements agreed with the Principal;
- Providing the necessary information and advice to the designated personnel in the school and/or College and to provide all the necessary information regarding requisitions and arrangements in connection with the teaching of the subject/s assigned to him/her;
- Ensuring the safe custody and optimum use of equipment normally used by oneself during lessons and sees to its regular servicing and maintenance;
- Participating in school assemblies;
- Registering and monitoring the attendance of students under one's care;
- Sharing in any possible and reasonable way in the effective management, organization, order and discipline of the school;
- Nurtures a culture where teachers view themselves essentially as facilitators of learning and reflective practitioners;
- Together with the SPED, developing and implementing the Individual Educational Programme (IEP) of students with Individual Educational Needs and participating in IEP meetings;
- In the case of students with severe learning difficulties and with communication problems, ensuring that a Contact Book is daily updated with the necessary information including parents' signature;
- Liaising and collaborating with specialist teachers/resource persons and other professionals working with statemented students;
- Making use of technological devices/aides and other adaptations during the delivery of the lessons;
- Teachers shall be expected to teach students of different levels of achievement. Such teachers will preferably teach not more than two levels unless special circumstances warrant otherwise;
- Other duties as assigned.
