What are the responsibilities and job description for the ELA Middle School Teacher position at Gloucester Township School District?
ELA Middle School Teacher (6th - 8th)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Holds or is eligible for a New Jersey Instructional Certificate with appropriate endorsement (i.e.: Elementary K-5 with Math/Language Arts Literacy/Science/Social Studies Specialization in grades 5-8; Teacher of Mathematics/Language Arts Literacy/Science/Social Studies; Teacher of Students with Disabilities or Teacher of the Handicapped).
REPORTS TO:
Principal
JOB GOAL :
Instructs assigned pupils in accordance with curriculum adopted by the Board of Education.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Demonstrates competence in subject field(s) assigned and deemed highly qualified per standards established by NJDOE.
- Provides activities and experiences to meet the needs, interests and abilities of students.
- Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
- Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
- Assesses the academic and behavioral status of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
- Participates in identifying and meeting pupil needs in cooperation with other professional staff members.
- Establishes and maintains, with the support of administrators, standards of pupil behavior appropriate to the activity.
- Maintains professional competence through participation in in-service education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
- Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
- Prepares for classes assigned and develops general lesson plans related to established curriculum goals.
- Takes reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
- Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
- Makes a reasonable effort to cooperate professionally with other members of the staff.
SALARY:
As per the GTEA Contract - $64,290 - $109,356 per year. Final compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.
BENEFITS:
Full Time Staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Benefits. Sick, Personal and Bereavement Days are included
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
10 Months
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.
Salary : $64,290 - $109,356