To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential, in accordance with Massachusetts Frameworks.
Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
• Develop schemes of work and lesson plans
• Establish and communicate clear goals and objectives for all learning activities
• Prepare classroom for class activities
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
• Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students varying learning needs
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment use relevant technology to support instruction
• Observe and evaluate students’ performance and development
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments
• Provide appropriate feedback on work
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, and GLCPS policies
• Prepare required reports on students and activities in a timely manner
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing clear guidelines and procedures
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of GLCPS
• Apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary
• Provide student encouragement and support
• Participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings
• Provide coverage for assigned duties
• Be on time for all classes, meetings, and duties
• Follow teacher dress guidelines
• Complete paperwork in a timely manner for all requests of leave
• Complete purchase order for all requested supplies and expenses
• Maintain professional relationship with students, colleagues, parents, and community members
• Communicate any concerns to students, parents, supervisor, administration, and/or counseling staff, when appropriate
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
• Keep up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities
• Set annual goals with supervisor and work towards completing them

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
• Highly qualified in subject area, as defined by Federal and State standards
• Relevant teaching experience
• Knowledge of relevant technology