Middle School Reading Teacher

Job Description

JOB ANALYSIS

To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a pre-elementary to secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

Building Principal or Designee

(The following are illustrative of the responsibilities associated with this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive.)

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
• Develop schemes of work and lesson plans.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Prepare classroom for class activities.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Use relevant technology to support instruction.
• Observe and evaluate student's performance and development.
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments.
• Provide appropriate feedback on work.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law, district policies and school regulations.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary.
• Perform certain pastoral duties including student support, counseling students with academic problems and providing student encouragement.
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations.
• Participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• Keep updated with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities.
• Knowledge of lockdown procedures, fire drills, emergency backpacks to insure a safe school environment.

• Self-motivation
• High energy level
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• High work standards
• Problem solving
• Decision making
• Organizing and planning
• Learning orientation
• Critical thinking
• Stress tolerance
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Initiative

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, district, state.
• Single subject teaching credential or certification if teaching a specialized subject.
• New Hampshire State certification.
• Relevant teaching experience.
• Knowledge of relevant technology

Refer to the contract between the Londonderry School Board and the Londonderry Educational Association Union for additional information.

Moose Hill:
Preschool;
Kindergarten

Matthew Thornton Elementary:
Grades 1-5

North Elementary:
Grades 1-5

South Elementary:
Grades 1-5

Middle School:
Grades 6-8

High School:
Grades 9-12

The Londonderry School Board is composed of five members elected to three-year terms. Elections are held every year. The Board sets policy for the school district and hires the superintendent to serve as chief administrative officer. The superintendent directs the educational and business activities of the school district. The Board generally meets every other Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Londonderry High School Café located at 295 Mammoth Road.

The public is encouraged to attend.

Chair:
Bob Slater
- Term

Vice Chair:
Sara Loughlin
- Term

Board Member:
Amanda Butcher
- Term

Board Member:
Kevin Gray
- Term

Board Member:
Tim Porter
- Term

school board

Superintendent of Schools:
Daniel Black

Assistant Superintendent:
Jason Parent

Pupil Services Coordinator:
Kimberly Carpinone

Director of Buildings and Grounds:
Joe…