Successful candidate must have the ability to: - create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students- plan and implement lessons based on the curriculum that meets the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned- utilize specific instructional strategies and practices that allow for the differentiation of instruction to meet the needs interests and abilities of various learners- use instructional technology appropriately and work with students to facilitate their use of instructional technology- use reasoning ability to evaluate assessment data and determine/recommend an appropriate course of action- use contemporary professional literature evidence-based research and continuing education content to make practice decision- establish and maintain effective working relationships with students parents staff and the community- establish and implement classroom rules and expectations for classroom behavior that maintain order in the classroom- work collaboratively with colleagues students and families- communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form- effectively present information and respond to questions from groups including staff parents and the general public- work independently prioritize tasks and manage several projects simultaneously- perform duties with awareness of all district requirements state and federal laws and Grafton Public Schools policies- work with students of diverse backgrounds with diverse needs in an equitable and inclusive manner- plan coordinate conduct and participate in ongoing professional and staff development.- perform other duties as assigned by the building principal