Department:

Elementary Education

Job Title:

Classroom Teacher – Elementary 

FLSA Status:

(Exempt/Non-exempt)

Exempt, Unit A

Reports to:

Building Principal

GENERAL DESCRIPTION (1-3 LINES DESCRIBING ROLE):

An elementary teacher provides a developmentally appropriate educational program for students in the appropriate elementary grade.  The teacher is responsible for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, professional staff, and administrators to improve instruction; and engaging parents/guardians in conversations with regard to instructional programs and student progress.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:


  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • A valid license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:


  • Master’s Degree in Education
  • Demonstrated experience with elementary learning principles

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES (NOT LIMITED TO):

 

  • Creates and maintains an effective and developmentally appropriate learning environment for all children in classroom
  • Manages student behavior to provide a safe and optimal classroom climate
  • Participates in a variety of meetings and professional development activities to improve instruction and become up to date on district initiatives
  • Assesses student progress towards learning targets, objectives, and expectations
  • Collects data to document student progress and aid in planning
  • Provides feedback on progress to students, parents, and administration
  • Holds parent conferences in the fall and spring to discuss individual student progress
  • Instructs students in English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and an anti-bullying curriculum
  • Prepares daily lessons and activities
  • Consistent and on-time attendance is required for supervision and instruction of the students
  • Provides targeted intervention to close student learning gaps
  • Differentiates for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual need
  • Collaborates with instructional staff and colleagues to improve student outcomes
  • Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve social, emotional and learning problems
  • Follows specific standards, policies, and procedures of the building and the district
  • Attends and participates in faculty meetings
  • Consistent and on-time attendance is required for supervision and instruction of the students
  • Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work Environment:  

Work is generally performed in a school environment during the school day, however there may be occasions for afterschool meetings.


Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the teacher is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear.  The teacher is regularly required to bend, stoop, crouch and/or kneel.  The teacher is occasionally required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.  Must have sufficient mobility to navigate within a large school building.


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.