TITLE: Classroom Teacher Grades 3\-5SUMMARY: Reporting to the Building Principal, the Classroom Teacher will provide support to the instructional process with specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Administers and develops subject\-specific assessments for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations and students' achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.Assesses student progress towards learning targets, objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration.Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, health status, appropriate behavior, problem\-solving techniques and a variety of personal issues.Demonstrates and differentiates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject\-specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers, and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study.Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g., classroom, cafeteria, playground, school grounds, hallways, restrooms, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.Participates in a variety of meetings and professional development activities for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and to improve student achievement.Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g., grades, lesson plans following scope and sequence, correspondence with parents and students, examinations and quizzes, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.Reports incidents (e.g., fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, harassment, zero tolerance offenses, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining the personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment, and adhering to state law and board policies.Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g., other teachers, parents, administrators, students, central office staff, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information, and/or direction.Supports other classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of established curriculum and/or individual student plans.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and ExperienceBachelors Degree in Education from an accredited college/university. Licensed, or eligible for licensure, in Elementary (1\-6\), with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, as well as evidence of meeting all Massachusetts DOE Teaching Certification requirements.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of basic math, including calculations using fractions, percent, and/or ratios; preparing a variety of documents; facilitating group discussions; analyzing situations to define issues and draw conclusions; policies, regulations and/or laws; age appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; and behavioral management strategies.Skill\-based competencies include applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.Ability to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; use job\-related equipment; flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; operate equipment using standardized methods; work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans; maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; and working flexible hours.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position for extended periods; position oneself to demonstrate technique; move up to 25 lbs. Accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is generally performed primarily indoors and predominantly in a multi\-purpose room/classroom and school environment.
Exposure to weather conditions for in\-district travel. The essential duties and responsibilities listed are intended only as an illustration of the type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of the position.