Elementary School Teacher; Tenure-Track

Position: Elementary School Teacher (Tenure-Track)
QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must have an appropriate NJ Teaching Certificate issued by the State Board of Education (Elementary School Teacher-1001) and must complete/have on file his/her criminal background check.

START DATE:

Immediately

REPORTS TO:

The Principal or an appropriately certificated designee. SUPERVISES:
Students JOB GOAL:
The teacher is responsible for the instruction and supervision of students in accordance with standards established by the Board of Education. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Ten (10) Months

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Teacher
* Shall employ a variety of teaching styles and techniques to provide an atmosphere designated to stimulate student learning.
* Shall assist the principal in the selection of teaching materials.
* Shall present a course of study which is consistent with the approved curriculum and the goals and objectives of the Board of Education.
* Shall develop educational programs to meet the needs of each student.
* Shall work, in consultation with the principal, other staff members, parents, district residents and pupils to develop:
* written educational plans for the school.
* written educational objectives and standards for the educational plan based upon district and school goals.
* written educational goals for the school.
* Shall demonstrate effective participation in the coordination of the instructional program between various grade levels and between elementary and secondary levels and sending districts.
* Shall work in consultation with the principal and other staff members in the development of procedures for reporting pupil progress to parents or guardians, including:
* parent/teacher conferences
* report cards
* pupil progress charts
* parents' visits to the school
* Shall demonstrate a willingness to confer with parents and/or other staff members concerning student progress.
* Shall work in consultation with the principal and other staff members concerning student progress.
* Shall demonstrate a willingness to develop a reasonable relationship with other members of the staff as well as administrators.
* Shall demonstrate a willingness to develop a positive interpersonal relationship with students.
* Shall make a reasonable effort to keep abreast of current educational developments particularly in the areas of subject matter content and methodology of teaching.
* Shall demonstrate a willingness to engage in the development of staff improvement programs and to participate in those programs which bear on the areas of assigned responsibilities.
* Shall develop reasonable rules for classroom behavior for students and shall make every effort to maintain order in the classroom.
* Shall demonstrate an ability to organize and structure the learning environment.
* Shall cooperate in the implementation and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and board policies.
* Shall perform reasonable duties which may be necessary to ensure the proper functioning of the educational program of the district and which are incident to the position of teacher.