Long-Term Substitute: Elementary Physical Education Teacher

Must hold proper Massachusetts DESE licensure.

Expected Dates: April 14th - June 3rd

Schedule is split between Hurld Wyman Elementary and Linscott Elementary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

Instructional:

• Demonstrates a desire to meaningfully integrate technology into the classroom
• Employs a variety of teaching methods to engage different learning styles and ability levels in the classroom
• Prepares motivating and stimulating lessons that reflect knowledge of the curriculum, child development, and student abilities
• Encourages an inclusive classroom that accepts the different perspectives and backgrounds of the students and elicits a greater understanding of the world around them with a global perspective
• Utilizes a variety of assessments and uses data in the classroom to develop lessons and instructional activities as needed
• Updates curriculum and materials as needed.

Teaching and Learning Environment:

• Creates a learning environment that is motivating and age appropriate, setting clear expectations for classwork and homework while maintaining current books and instructional resources that support the classroom learning.
• Seeks to actively know students’ strengths and weaknesses and responds promptly and with care to parent concerns.
• Communicates effectively with parents, colleagues, and administrators.
• Maintains an accurate and organized system for monitoring student grades and records. Meets reporting deadlines and requirements and follows school-wide procedures for reporting grades.
• Prepares well-thought-out and thorough conference reports and written documentation on student progress.
• Maintains substitute plans and engages substitutes in advance when needed and when possible.
• Demonstrates strong classroom management skills.

Professional Development:

• Demonstrates a willingness to learn, grow, and improve as a teacher
• Continues to update knowledge of content area(s) taught
• Engages in goal setting and the evaluation process with assigned administrator
• Attends and participates appropriately in departmental, team, and faculty meetings.

School and Community:

• Maintains a positive attitude and approach
• Supports colleagues
• Assists with projects and school-wide initiatives