Classroom Teacher (Grade 2)

Job DescriptionTitle:Classroom TeacherReports To: PrincipalEvaluated By: PrincipalJOB SUMMARY: To plan organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Work is performed under the supervision of the principal. Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following: Plan prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active schemes of work lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with established and monitor students in the use of learning materials and relevant technology to support and differentiate student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures. Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school. Provide appropriate feedback on work. Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies. Maintain accurate and complete records of students progress and development. Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws district policies and school regulations. Prepare required reports on students and activities. Participate in department school district and parent meetings. Communicate necessary information regularly to students colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs. Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities. Prepare classroom for class activities. Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities. Observe and evaluate students performance and development. Assign and grade class work homework tests and functions of the job include but are not limited to the following Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural economic and ability backgrounds. Encourage parent and community involvement obtain information for parents when requested promptly return phone calls and answer emails. Participate in appropriate professional activities. Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities sporting activities clubs and student organizations as duties as assigned. Knowledge Skills and Ability Required: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.B.A/B.S degree in teaching from an accredited institution or related field teachingMassachusetts State certification in teaching in appropriate subject area. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with to communicate effectively orally and in have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school and implementation of relevant technology. Meet professional teacher education requirements of school district and state. Work Environment: Be able to work in a close environmentBe able to work in moderately noisy environmentBe able to handle frequent interruptionsPhysical Requirements:Ability to lift 25 physically and emotionally capable of carrying-out responsibilities and duties in a busy computerized environment. This position requires hand/wrist movement as in writing or using a computer keyboard/mouse and moderate to frequent exertion in body movements such as reaching bending and requirements include the ability to read routine and complex documents and to use a computer.