Anticipated 2025-2026 Opening - 1st Grade Teacher

Anticipated 2025-2026 School Year Opening. The classroom teacher is responsible for the education of each pupil in his/her charge and for working with students, parents, other teachers, administrators, and staff toward achieving the goals set forth in the Bethlehem Elementary School’s Mission Statement. Position Duties and Responsibilities Except as specifically noted, the following functions are considered essential to this position: Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of each student, and encourages mutual respect and effective learning. :Plans lessons that employ a variety of 21st century learning instructional strategies that, when implemented, strives to meet the needs and capabilities of each student based on assessment data in your classroom. :Follows district curriculum goals and objectives to write appropriate lesson plans designed to meet the learning needs of each student in your classroom. :Uses a variety of audio, visual, manipulative materials and technology integration and other resources to support the delivery of the district’s curriculum. :Understands how students learn and develop and provides opportunities that support their growth in cognitive, linguistic, creative, social, moral, emotional, and physical development. :Identifies possible causes of student behavior and addresses the behavior constructively following school board policy and the school procedures. :Assesses students for the purpose of providing feedback to the teacher, students, parents, administration, regarding student’s growth, meeting expectations, and goals. :Utilizes data from standardized tests and a variety of formative and summative assessment 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 Bethlehem School District’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives. :Makes referrals to district specialists about students who exhibit signs of educational delays or handicapping conditions. :Implements accommodations and modifications as listed on Individual Education Plans (IEP) and 504 plans. :Maintains up-to-date, accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administration regulation. :Participates in required meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, staff 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 shares best instructional practices. :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. :Participates as a team member on special education IEP team meetings as requested and to implement individual education plans as required by law. :Maintains state certification through building principal approved professional development activities. :Follows district policies, procedures, goals, and approved curriculum for content areas. :Follows all federal, state, and school district policies, laws, and procedures that pertain to public education.