Fourth Grade Teacher - Newton, Massachusetts
19 hours ago
Job description
Department: Elementary Education
FLSA Status (Exempt/Non-exempt): Exempt; Unit A
Reports to: Building Principal
In compliance with state and federal laws, newton public schools is committed to equity, anti-racism and a nondiscrimination policy for students, employees and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individual's qualifications and achievements without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, homelessness, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute.
SUMMARY:
A fourth grade teacher provides a developmentally appropriate educational program for students in fourth 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 fourth grade learning principles
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities (Not Limited To):
- Creates and maintains an effective and developmentally appropriate learning environment for children
- 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
- Bachelor's Degree
- A valid license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Attends and participates in faculty meetings
- Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students
- Responsible for implementing "other job related duties" as needed
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
Work Environment:
- While performing the duties of this job the teacher is frequently required to kneel, stoop, bend, and crouch. The teacher is periodically required to stand; while talking and listening. The teacher is occasionally required to sit; walk; lift; or carry. Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function. Rarely absent or late unless the situation is of an emergency nature.
Physical Requirements:
- Regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
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