STEM Teacher Dighton Middle School

Specific Responsibilities: 1. Creates and maintains a stimulating physical classroom environment conducive to learning. 2. Establishes and implements efficient classroom management procedures. 3. Continually evaluates and records various aspects and indicators of students' progress. 4. Demonstrates competency in his/her area of training and assignment. 5. Plans lessons effectively; shows evidence of daily and long term planning. 6. Makes provisions for individual differences. 7. Encourages the development of independent work habits. 8. Uses appropriate language for students to model. 9. Uses varied and appropriate instructional techniques to accomplish instructional objectives. 10. Implements the curriculum as prescribed by the school district. 11. Helps students evaluate their own work. 12. Communicate clearly, using precise language and acceptable oral expressions. 13. Monitors students' understanding of the lesson and adjusts teaching when appropriate. 14. Encourages a positive atmosphere for all students, especially those with special needs. 15. Demonstrates a positive attitude. 16. Works to help students acquire a positive self-image. 17. Encourages a respect for opinions, rights, property, and contribution of others. Communicates and maintains a working relationship with parents. 18. Maintains confidentiality with respect to students and their performance and records. 19. Is regularly available for extra-help sessions. 20. Cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students resolve attitude, behavior, and learning problems. 21. Leaves clear and complete lessons and instructions for substitutes. 22. Participates in the evaluation and revision of curriculum. 23. Continually evaluates his/her own behavior and performance as a teacher. 24. Participates actively in a professional development program. 25. Explores new teaching techniques as alternatives to better accomplish predetermined instructional objectives, including the use of educational technology. 26. Perform non-instructional duties as assigned. 27. Contributes to the schools' extracurricular programs. 28. Observes the designated working hours. 29. Performs in accordance with school committee and building policies and regulations as well as the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 30. Active participant in the school's extra-curricular programs.