Leave Replacement Music Elementary Classroom Teacher

Long Term Leave Replacement Elementary Classroom Teacher(s) – MUSIC

Grades K-8

• Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and Subject Matter Specialization Endorsement or eligibility where required to meet Highly Qualified Teacher standards
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activities
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Required criminal history background check
• Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

To provide an approved program and establish a class environment that fosters learning and personal growth; to help pupils develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued education; and to maintain good relationships with parents and other staff members.

• Works to achieve state core curriculum content standards and district educational goals and objectives by promoting active learning in the classroom using board‑adopted curriculum and other appropriate learning activities.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives.
• Monitors pupil academic progress and personal growth toward stated objectives of instruction.
• Maintains records of pupil’s educational progress in class record books and/or board-approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting purposes.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and resolving learning problems.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning.
• Budgets class time effectively.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to inform them about the school program and to discuss pupil progress.
• Devises written and oral assignments and tests that require analytical and critical thinking as well as the reproduction of facts.
• Plans class activities and lesson presentations that are age-appropriate for the class and meet the individual needs, interests and ability levels of all pupils.
• Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through in‑service education and other professional growth activities.
• Participates in school‑level planning, faculty meetings/committees and other school system groups.
• Makes effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional program.
• Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board policy.
• Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned.

Salary: D, BA following the established BBEA Salary Guide $61,825.00. Stipend opportunities.

Benefits:
Full‑time year leave replacements are eligible for medical, prescription, vision, and dental benefits. Sick, personal, vacation, and bereavement days are included.

Reports to:

Principal Supervises:
Pupils, and when assigned, student teachers and classroom aides

Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer