Long Term Substitute Teacher - Grade 3

Fall River Public Schools; Fall River Station (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Fall River Public Schools seeks an Elementary Teacher to create a flexible grade-level program and a supportive classroom environment that fosters learning and personal growth.

The successful candidate will establish rapport with students, motivate them to develop foundational skills in all subject areas, and collaborate with parents and staff to support each pupil’s development according to their abilities.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts License required
• Bachelor's Degree required

Responsibilities

• Teaches all subject areas utilizing the course of study adopted by the School Committee.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small-group instruction in order to adapt the appropriate curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences in order to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil's progress and interpret the school program.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school department and/or self-selected professional growth activities that will include course or activities related to instruction
• All other responsibilities that are listed in the collective bargaining agreement between the Fall River Educators' Association and the Fall River School Committee

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Massachusetts License

Job description

POSITION:

ELEMENTARY TEACHER

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Appropriate Massachusetts License Required
2. Bachelor's Degree.

REPORTS TO:

Principal

JOBS GOAL:

To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary education in accordance with each pupil's ability; to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Teaches all subject areas utilizing the course of study adopted by the School Committee.
2. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small-group instruction in order to adapt the appropriate curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
3. Translates lesson plans into learning experiences in order to best utilize the available time for instruction.
4. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
5. Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
6. Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil's progress and interpret the school program.
7. Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
8. Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
9. Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school department and/or self-selected professional growth activities that will include course or activities related to instruction
10. All other responsibilities that are listed in the collective bargaining agreement between the Fall River Educators' Association and the Fall River School Committee

SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

In accordance with the Fall River Educators' Association contract. Continued employment is contingent on work performance, program need, and funding.

The Fall River Public School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status or active military status, mental illness, political affiliation, genetic information or disability. All candidates are encouraged to apply.