Elementary Teacher ~ Upper Grades

Middleborough Public Schools; Middleborough (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Middleborough Public Schools is seeking an energized elementary school teacher to implement a flexible program that supports high expectations and a positive learning environment. You will establish rapport with students, motivate them to build skills and knowledge, and foster growth aligned with each student’s abilities.

Responsibilities include planning lessons, delivering core academics, using diverse instructional strategies, maintaining student records, and collaborating with families and

Qualifications

• Teaches core academic content using developmentally appropriate practices.
• Develops lesson plans and provides small group instruction.
• Uses varied instructional strategies to engage students.
• Maintains accurate records and prepares report cards.
• Communicates with parents about classroom happenings and academics.
• Identifies student needs and works with staff to support growth.

Responsibilities

• Teaches all core academic content areas and social development.
• Develops lesson plans and provides individualized instruction.
• Uses inquiry, group discussion, and discovery learning.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior and learning environment.
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth and prepares reports.
• Communicates with families about classroom events and planning.

Skills

Lesson planning

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Parent communication

Job description

Create a flexible elementary grade program with high expectations and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary education in accordance with each student’s ability; to establish good relationships with parents/guardians and other staff members.

The duties of this job include, but are not limited to:

• Teaches all core academic content areas as well as social development utilizing best practices in ordinance with the curriculum frameworks.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Uses a variety of instructional strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, discovery learning incorporating release of responsibility.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, maintains accurate and appropriate records, and prepares report cards and assessment reports.
• Communicates with parents through various means to discuss classroom happenings and academic planning and events.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, social, and learning problems.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays and learning locations throughout the classroom.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by professional growth activities.
• Participates cooperatively with assigned administration to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with bargaining agreement.
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required.