FALL RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

FALL RIVER, MASSACHUSETTS

POSITION: ELEMENTARY TEACHER

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Appropriate Massachusetts License Required
• Bachelor's Degree.

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOBS GOAL:

To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary education in accordance with each pupil's ability; to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaches all subject areas utilizing the course of study adopted by the School Committee.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small-group instruction in order to adapt the appropriate curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences in order to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupils progress and interpret the school program.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school department and/or self-selected professional growth activities that will include course or activities related to instruction
• All other responsibilities that are listed in the collective bargaining agreement between the Fall River Educators Association and the Fall River School Committee

SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: In accordance with the Fall River Educators' Association contract. Continued employment is contingent on work performance, program need, and funding.

Closing Date for Applications: As indicated on webpage

The Fall River Public Schools offers all programs, activities, and employment opportunities without

regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, and disability.