Dynamic Middle School ELA Teacher (Grades 6-8)

Haledon Board of Education; Haledon (NJ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Haledon Board of Education is seeking a Middle School ELA Classroom Teacher (grades 6-8) on a tenured track. The role requires delivering district-approved curriculum and maintaining records of student progress in collaboration with the principal.

Responsibilities include developing and administering the middle school curriculum, fostering a safe learning environment, differentiating instruction, assessing student learning, communicating with parents, and participating in professional

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of middle school curriculum and concepts, including all subject matters taught.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers school middle school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Teaches all required subject matters as assigned to the grade level, which may including reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music to pupils in a classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities NCLB?
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the Thomaston Public Schools.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other middle school professional staff members, especially within grade level and specific subjects, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisites appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.

Skills

Teaching methods

Middle school curriculum

Data analysis

Education laws

Computer skills

Organization

Communication with students/parents

Self-evaluation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Haledon Board of Education is seeking a Middle School ELA Classroom Teacher (grades 6-8) on a tenured track. The role requires delivering district-approved curriculum and maintaining records of student progress in collaboration with the principal.

Responsibilities include developing and administering the middle school curriculum, fostering a safe learning environment, differentiating instruction, assessing student learning, communicating with parents, and participating in professional