Grade 3 Teacher

BOUND BROOK SCHOOL DISTRICT

Instruction/Curriculum

TITLE: TEACHER

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and

Subject Matter Specialization Endorsement or

eligibility where required to meet Highly Qualified

Teacher

• Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching
  
  

methods and developmentally appropriate

classroom activities

• Ability to maintain a positive learning
  
  

environment

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Required criminal history background check and
  
  

proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien

status

REPORTS TO: Principal

SUPERVISES: Pupils, and when assigned, student teachers and classroom aides

JOB GOAL: To provide an approved program and establish a class

environment that fosters learning and personal growth;

to help pupils develop skills, attitudes and knowledge

needed to provide a good foundation for continued

education; and to maintain good relationships with

parents and other staff members.

Performance Responsibilities

• Works to achieve state core curriculum content standards and district
  
  

educational goals and objectives by promoting active learning in the

classroom using board-adopted curriculum and other appropriate

learning activities.

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides
  
  

individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the

curriculum to the needs of each pupil.

• Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and
  
  

weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively

achieve these objectives.

• Monitors pupil academic progress and personal growth toward stated
  
  

objectives of instruction.

• Maintains records of pupil's educational progress in class record books
  
  

and/or board approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting

purposes.

• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff
  
  

members in assessing and resolving learning problems.

• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to
  
  

achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning.

• Budgets class time effectively.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to
  
  

inform them about the school program and to discuss pupil progress.

• Devises written and oral assignments and tests that require analytical
  
  

and critical thinking as well as the reproduction of facts.

• Plans class activities and lesson presentations that are age-appropriate
  
  

for the class and meet the individual needs, interests and ability levels

of all pupils.

• Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through
  
  

inservice education and other professional growth activities.

• Participates in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees and
  
  

other school system groups.

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• Makes effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional
  
  

program.

• Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board
  
  

policy.

• Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification
  
  

as may be assigned.

TERMS OF

EMPLOYMENT: Work year and salary to be determined by the board.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in

accordance with state law and the provisions of the

board's policy on evaluation of certified staff.

APPROVED BY: __BOARD OF EDUCATION_____ DATE: __4/27/09____

BBEA Teachers

Salary: Following the established BBEA Salary Guide ranging from $61,825 to $105,620. Stipend opportunities.

Benefits: Full time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription, Vision, and Dental Benefits. Sick, Personal, Serious Family Illness and Bereavement Days are included.