What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1.0 FTE English Language Teacher position at Berkley Public Schools?
Teacher Job Description
Position Description: Classroom Teacher
Position Goal: To instruct Preschool to grade 8 students in core curricular areas as determined by the MA Curriculum Frameworks and the curriculum of Berkley Public Schools.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
- Appropriate MA DESE teacher certification
- Ability to communicate effectively with appropriate age group and provide excellence in instructional practice.
Reports to: Principal. Work cooperatively with other teachers and supervisors who have different instructional responsibilities for his/her students within the school setting.
Supervise work of teacher assistants, instructional aides, interns and student teachers as assigned.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and implement high quality, developmentally appropriate lessons for students based on state curriculum standards and Berkley curriculum.
- Know and follow procedures which have been established for the health, safety, security and well being of students.
- Achieve an in-depth understanding of the physical, social, intellectual and emotional characteristics of the age group of the students in his/her classroom.
- Help students to develop efficient and effective ways of learning and studying.
- Help students grow in their skill, understanding and appreciation of writing, speaking and listening abilities.
- Establish and maintain a stimulating environment for learning, using varied techniques and groups of students as appropriate.
- Help students grow in their ability to work with others in classroom and school situations.
- Model the effective use of technology within the classroom setting.
- Help students to evaluate their work and to grow and learn in a positive manner as a result of the evaluation process.
- Develop and maintain effective communications with parents.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Per teacher contract
EVALUATION: Per teacher contract
