What are the responsibilities and job description for the ELEMENTARY TEACHER - GRADE 4 position at Munger Hill Elementary School?
Westfield Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for a Grade 4 Teacher.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of authorized administrators shall:
- Teach students utilizing a course of study adopted by the Westfield Public Schools and appropriate curriculum programs as resources in teaching individual course content.
- Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
- Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide differentiated and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
- Translate lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
- Evaluate students' academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
- Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students' progress and interpret the school program.
- Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, social/emotional, and learning difficulties.
- Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards and work centers.
- Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
- Select and requisition books and instructional materials.
- Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work day.
- Administer benchmark assessments and standardized tests in accordance with district testing program.
- Analyze student data and utilize results to plan instruction.
- Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
- Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the building principal or the Superintendent of Schools.