Grade 6 Humanities Teacher - Intermediate School

Position: GRADE 6 HUMANITIES TEACHER - INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
Westfield Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for one (1) opening of a Grade 6 Humanities Teacher position at Westfield Intermediate School.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Teach courses in English Language Arts and Social Studies utilizing course of study adopted by the Westfield School Department, and appropriate curriculum publications as guidelines in teaching individual course content.

* Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.

* Develop lesson plans and appropriate instructional aids.

* Provide individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils with varying intellectual abilities, attitudes, and cultural backgrounds.

* Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.

* Evaluate each pupil's progress in English/Social Studies knowledge and skills.

* Identify pupil needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils with attitude, and learning problems.

* Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work day.

* Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs.

* Work cooperatively with all aspects of the school administrative team/faculty and citizens to insure the highest quality of educational programs.

* Maintain professional competence through in-service education.

* Select and requisitions books and instructional aids, and maintain required inventory records; may request resource speakers and field trips.

* Participate in faculty committees and sponsorship of pupil activities.

* Communicate with parents and school counselors to discuss pupil progress.

* Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the building principal or the Superintendent of Schools.

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal

Salary and terms of employment will be commensurate with the Westfield Public Schools Unit A contract. Salary placement will be based on the application as submitted.

Performance on this position will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Westfield School Committee policy on evaluation.

This position subject to funding.