Gr 3 Classroom Teacher LTS

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An Elementary Teacher, or Elementary School Teacher, is responsible for teaching fundamental subjects to children in grades K-5. Their duties include creating lesson plans, grading homework and tests, and answering questions from students.

• Demonstrate knowledge of subject area.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of district and school curriculum goals.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
• Plan instruction based upon explicit goals regarding what students should know and be able to do.
• Create or provide learning experiences that develop students’ abilities and require the application of thinking skills.
• Employ a variety of instructional strategies that consider individual learning styles and performance levels.
• Organize instruction around essential questions or core learning objectives; teach for understanding and/or mastery; provide students with practice and extension opportunities as needed.
• Assess student learning on a regular basis using multiple forms of assessment; provide reports of student progress as needed.
• Use assessment data to inform instruction.
• Create a classroom learning environment that is engaging, orderly, secure, and appealing for students, in which mutual respect is shown.
• Carry out the school’s disciplinary code and procedures in a fair and just manner.
• Give assignments that reinforce classroom instruction.
• Communicate student progress and development to parents.
• Provide written assessments, referrals and evaluations when necessary for students with special needs.
• Participate in IEP meetings as required.
• Participate in professional growth opportunities.
• Model learning and behavior consistent with the expectations for students.
• Attend staff or team meetings and serve on staff committees as necessary.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Principal and/or Program Director or Program Administrator, consistent with the BEA Contract.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve curriculum and instructional effectiveness for all students.

• Build positive relationships with students in support of their academic and social development.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
• Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Assess the accomplishments of the students on a regular basis and provide timely progress reports.

• Master’s Degree Preferred
• Massachusetts licensure appropriate to area of assignment
• SEI Endorsement

Per BEA and BPS contract

Bedford Public Schools are committed to hiring, mentoring, and retaining a diverse staff. We are relentless in our efforts to bolster equity, in both academic and work spaces, by fostering a culture of belonging and ensuring our diverse employees and students have equitable access to the resources and opportunities needed to thrive — personally, professionally, and academically.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Education and Training

• Primary and Secondary Education