Anticipated Elementary Teacher - 2027-2028 School Year

White Mountains SAU 35; Franconia (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lafayette Regional School in Franconia, New Hampshire, is inviting applicants for an anticipated Elementary Teacher position for the 2027-2028 school year. The starting date is August 23, 2027.

Successful candidates will hold a NH State Certification in Elementary Education (or be eligible), possess a Bachelor’s degree, and demonstrate ability to plan, assess, and adapt instruction to meet diverse learner needs.

Qualifications

• Educational Experience: Bachelor’s Degree.
• License and Certification: NH Elementary Education certification (or eligible).
• Highly Qualified status or equivalent.
• Knowledge of child development and evidence-based instructional practices.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with students, professionals, parents, and community.

Responsibilities

• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and student growth.
• Plan lessons using diverse instructional strategies aligned to district goals.
• Implement accommodations and modifications per IEP and 504 plans.
• Assess students and use data to inform instruction.
• Maintain accurate records and participate in meetings and professional development.

Skills

Knowledge of child development

21st Century learning

Collaborative skills

Instructional planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

NH Elementary Education Certification (or eligible)

Highly Qualified status or equivalent

Job description

Anticipated Elementary Teacher - 2027-2028 School Year

Starting Date: Aug 23, 2027

Job Description

Lafayette Regional School is seeking applicants for an anticipated Elementary Teacher position for the 2027-2028 School Year.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

• Except as specifically noted, the following functions are considered essential to this position:
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of each student, and encourages mutual respect and effective learning.
• Plans lessons that employ a variety of 21st century learning instructional strategies that, when implemented, strives to meet the needs and capabilities of each student based on assessment data in your classroom.
• Follows district curriculum goals and objectives to write appropriate lesson plans designed to meet the learning needs of each student in your classroom.
• Uses a variety of audio, visual, manipulative materials and technology integration and other resources to support the delivery of the district’s curriculum.
• Understands how students learn and develop and provides opportunities that support their growth in cognitive, linguistic, creative, social, moral, emotional, and physical development.
• Identifies possible causes of student behavior and addresses the behavior constructively following school board policy and the school procedures.
• Assesses students for the purpose of providing feedback to the teacher, students, parents, administration, regarding student’s growth, meeting expectations, and goals.
• Utilizes data from standardized tests and a variety of formative and summative assessment to drive instruction.
• Maintains maximum supervision of assigned students at all times and encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the Lafayette Regional School District’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Makes referrals to district specialists about students who exhibit signs of educational delays or handicapping conditions.
• Implements accommodations and modifications as listed on Individual Education Plans (IEP) and 504 plans.
• Maintains up-to-date, accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administration regulation.
• Participates in required meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, staff meetings) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements.
• Participates in curriculum construction and revision and cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and shares best instructional practices.
• Contributes to the quality, positive culture, and effectiveness of the school and district by working individually and/or collaboratively with others.
• Maintains open lines of communication with parents in order to provide parents with information that will serve the best interests of students.
• Participates as a team member on special education IEP team meetings as requested and to implement individual education plans as required by law.
• Maintains state certification through building principal approved professional development activities.
• Follows district policies, procedures, goals, and approved curriculum for content areas.
• Follows all federal, state, and school district policies, laws, and procedures that pertain to public education.

The job description is not intended to be all inclusive, and employees will also perform other tasks and assume responsibilities as assigned by the building principal.

Anticipated Elementary Teacher - 2027-2028 School Year

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Job Details

Job ID: 5978746

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 02, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 23, 2027

Job Description

Lafayette Regional School is seeking applicants for an anticipated Elementary Teacher position for the 2027-2028 School Year.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

• Except as specifically noted, the following functions are considered essential to this position:
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of each student, and encourages mutual respect and effective learning.
• Plans lessons that employ a variety of 21st century learning instructional strategies that, when implemented, strives to meet the needs and capabilities of each student based on assessment data in your classroom.
• Follows district curriculum goals and objectives to write appropriate lesson plans designed to meet the learning needs of each student in your classroom.
• Uses a variety of audio, visual, manipulative materials and technology integration and other resources to support the delivery of the district’s curriculum.
• Understands how students learn and develop and provides opportunities that support their growth in cognitive, linguistic, creative, social, moral, emotional, and physical development.
• Identifies possible causes of student behavior and addresses the behavior constructively following school board policy and the school procedures.
• Assesses students for the purpose of providing feedback to the teacher, students, parents, administration, regarding student’s growth, meeting expectations, and goals.
• Utilizes data from standardized tests and a variety of formative and summative assessment to drive instruction.
• Maintains maximum supervision of assigned students at all times and encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the Lafayette Regional School District’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Makes referrals to district specialists about students who exhibit signs of educational delays or handicapping conditions.
• Implements accommodations and modifications as listed on Individual Education Plans (IEP) and 504 plans.
• Maintains up-to-date, accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administration regulation.
• Participates in required meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, staff meetings) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements.
• Participates in curriculum construction and revision and cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and shares best instructional practices.
• Contributes to the quality, positive culture, and effectiveness of the school and district by working individually and/or collaboratively with others.
• Maintains open lines of communication with parents in order to provide parents with information that will serve the best interests of students.
• Participates as a team member on special education IEP team meetings as requested and to implement individual education plans as required by law.
• Maintains state certification through building principal approved professional development activities.
• Follows district policies, procedures, goals, and approved curriculum for content areas.
• Follows all federal, state, and school district policies, laws, and procedures that pertain to public education.

The job description is not intended to be all inclusive, and employees will also perform other tasks and assume responsibilities as assigned by the building principal.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Welcome to Lafayette Regional/SAU 35

Lafayette Regional School is located in downtown Franconia, in the heart of the White Mountains, just North of Franconia Notch.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SAU 35 does not discriminate in its educational programs, activities or employment practices based on age, sex, race, color, marital status, physical or mental disability, religion, national origin or any other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and New Hampshire RSA 354-A. Information relative to special accommodation and the designated responsible official for compliance with Title VII, Title IX, and Section 504 may be obtained by contacting SAU 35. If you need accommodations in completing this application, please contact SAU 35.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications:
  Educational Experience:Bachelor’s Degree
  License and Certification Requirements:
  State of NH Certification in Elementary Education (or eligible for NH certification)
  Highly Qualified status or equivalent
  Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  Knowledge of child and adolescent development
  Knowledge of 21st Century Learning Skills and Instructional Practices
  Knowledge of testing instruments and their application to the academic setting
  Knowledge of research based instruction and interventions
  Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with students, professionals, parents and community members.
  Awareness of NH Administrative Rules and Regulations.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Amy Kopp , Principal
• 149 Main Street
• Franconia, New Hampshire 03580
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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