QUALIFICATIONS: 

Applicants must have an appropriate NJ Teaching Certificate issued by the State Board of Education (Elementary School Teacher-1001) and must complete/have on file his/her criminal background check.

START DATE: Immediately

REPORTS TO: The Principal or an appropriately certificated designee.

SUPERVISES: Students

JOB GOAL: The teacher is responsible for the instruction and supervision of students in accordance with standards established by the Board of Education.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten (10) Months

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Teacher

• Shall employ a variety of teaching styles and techniques to provide an atmosphere designated to stimulate student learning.
• Shall assist the principal in the selection of teaching materials.
• Shall present a course of study which is consistent with the approved curriculum and the goals and objectives of the Board of Education.
• Shall develop educational programs to meet the needs of each student.
• Shall work, in consultation with the principal, other staff members, parents, district residents and pupils to develop:

1. written educational plans for the school.
2. written educational objectives and standards for the educational plan based upon district and school goals.
3. written educational goals for the school.

• Shall demonstrate effective participation in the coordination of the instructional program between various grade levels and between elementary and secondary levels and sending districts.
• Shall work in consultation with the principal and other staff members in the development of procedures for reporting pupil progress to parents or guardians, including:

1. parent/teacher conferences
2. report cards
3. pupil progress charts
4. parents’ visits to the school

• Shall demonstrate a willingness to confer with parents and/or other staff members concerning student progress.
• Shall work in consultation with the principal and other staff members concerning student progress.
• Shall demonstrate a willingness to develop a reasonable relationship with other members of the staff as well as administrators.
• Shall demonstrate a willingness to develop a positive interpersonal relationship with students.
• Shall make a reasonable effort to keep abreast of current educational developments particularly in the areas of subject matter content and methodology of teaching.
• Shall demonstrate a willingness to engage in the development of staff improvement programs and to participate in those programs which bear on the areas of assigned responsibilities.
• Shall develop reasonable rules for classroom behavior for students and shall make every effort to maintain order in the classroom.
• Shall demonstrate an ability to organize and structure the learning environment.
• Shall cooperate in the implementation and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and board policies.
• Shall perform reasonable duties which may be necessary to ensure the proper functioning of the educational program of the district and which are incident to the position of teacher.

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