Location:
Unity Elementary School Thank you for your interest in SAU#6. SAU#6 accepts applications through our online portal only. Please submit your application using our website https://www.applitrack.com/sau6/onlineapp/
Basic Position Details are outlined below:
Description: Unity Elementary School is looking for an experienced Middle School English/Language Arts and Social Studies teacher (Grades 6-8) to join a dynamic team that works to meet the needs of all learners. The candidate will have a comprehensive ELA and Social Studies background, be familiar with the Common Core State Standards, Social Studies Frameworks, and familiar with competency-based grading and assessment. This person will also have the ability to implement best practices in an ELA/SS classroom and have the ability to use data to inform instruction. The successful candidate must be collaborative and flexible, have strong relationship building skills, and believe that every student can learn and thrive. The ideal candidate will provide quality, data-driven instruction to meet the needs of all learners, communicate effectively and work collaboratively.
Job Summary:
Unity Elementary is seeking an energetic educator for the 2023-2024 school year. The ideal candidate is someone with a strong understanding of middle school literacy and social studies background and skills. The candidate can work collaboratively on a team to promote and target student academic and social emotional achievement and growth. Experience and knowledge of teaching double grades is preferred. Strong professional skills and a team player attitude is a must. Unity Elementary School is home to about 100 students in grades PK-8 in Unity NH.
Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and hold a NH elementary teaching certification or Statement of Eligibility from applicable agency

• Knowledge of child and adolescent development
• Knowledge of testing instruments and their application to the academic setting
• Knowledge of research based instructional interventions
• Ability to collaborate with professionals, parents, and community
• Awareness of applicable state Administrative Rules and Regulations

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students, and encourages mutual respect and effective learning.
• Plan lessons that employ a variety of instructional techniques that, when implemented, meet the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Utilizes district curriculum goals and objectives to write comprehensive lesson plans designed to meet the learning needs of all students.
• Uses a variety of audio, visual, manipulative, and technological materials and resources to support the district’s curriculum.
• Understands how students learn and develop and provides opportunities that support their cognitive, linguistic, creative, social, moral, emotional, and physical development.
• Identifies possible causes of student behavior and deals with the behavior constructively and according to School Board policy.
• Assesses student for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding students’ progress, expectations, goals, etc.
• Utilizes data from standardized tests and a variety of formal and informal assessments to drive instruction.
• Maintains maximum supervision of assigned students at all times and encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the District’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Implements accommodations and modifications as listed on Individual Education Plan (IEP) and 504 plans.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administration regulation.
• Participates in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, faculty meetings) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements.
• Participates in curriculum construction and revision and cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Contributes to the quality, positive culture, and effectiveness of the school and district by working individually and/or collaboratively with others.
• Maintains open lines of communication with parents in order to provide parents with information that will serve the best interests of students, and exercises discretion with information received from parents.
• Participates as a team member on special education Individual Education Plan (IEP) meeting team as requested and to implement individual education plans as required.
• Maintains state certification through approved professional development activities.
• Perform other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, and employees will also perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor(s).