REPORTS TO: Principal or Designated Administrator

JOB SUMMARY: To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth in a safe and cost-effective manner that supports the goals of the District.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Bachelor’s degree or higher.

2. Valid Massachusetts teacher certification covering appropriate areas of responsibility.

3. Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication.

4. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups. 

5. Experience with industry-standard computer applications.

6. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Committee may find appropriate and acceptable. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Plans individually or cooperatively a program of study that meets the individual needs,

   interests, diverse backgrounds, and abilities of students. 

Assists in establishing department or grade level curriculum objectives and the development of the comprehensive plan for the implementation and evaluation of the objectives. 

Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students. 

Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students. 

Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives. 

Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress report as required. 

Diagnoses the learning strength and weaknesses of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialist as deemed appropriate.

Counsels with colleagues, students and/or parents on a regular basis. 

Assist the administrator on implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner. 

Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for support personnel and school volunteers to work cooperatively with department heads or grade level leaders, evaluated their effectiveness. 

Uses appropriate technology in teaching and the learning process.

Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records and reports as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.

Provides for personal professional growth/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning. 

Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committee meetings as deemed necessary.

Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.

Meet all school and district policy requirements regarding ethical and professional conduct. 

Supports school improvement initiatives by active participation in school activities, services, and programs. 

Recognizes overt indicators of student’s distress or abuse and takes appropriate action based on school procedures and law. 

Establish appropriate testing environment and test security. 

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Performs related work as required. (NOTE: The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.) 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: 

This position requires light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 

Ten-month year. Salary as established by the NTA CBA. 

ASSESSMENT: 

Performance of this job will be assessed annually in accordance with provisions of the School Committee's policy on assessment of certificated personnel.