Reports to:PrincipalJob 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 upper elementary grade education, in accordance with each pupil’s ability; to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.Performance Responsibilities:1.Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science to pupils in a classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities.2.Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.3.Develops standard based lesson plans and instructional materials in accordance with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.4.Provides differentiated instruction to meet the needs of an academically diverse student population.5.Analyzes student assessment data to determine student needs and plan standard based lessons.6.Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.7.Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.8.Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.9.Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil’s progress and interpret the school program.10.Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.11.Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.12.Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities13.Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which he will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines.14.Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.15.Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.16.Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program.