What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School English Teacher position at Berlin Middle/High School?
Berlin School District SAU 3
Job Description - Teacher
Updated: May 1, 2024
Title: Teacher
Reports To: Building Administrator (and Director of Special Education, Title I Director or CTE Director, as applicable)
Job Overview:
To provide instruction and a learning environment that will enable each student to develop the academic skills appropriate to age, grade level, and individual capacity.
Qualifications:
1. Hold or be eligible for NH certification.
2. Other qualifications may be deemed essential for successful performance in the position.
Salary:
Teacher Pay Scale
General Responsibilities:
● To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
● Work is performed under the supervision of the principal and other building administrators.
● Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:
○ Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
○ Develops schemes of work, lesson plans and assessments that are in accordance with established procedures.
○ Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
○ Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
○ Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
○ Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
○ Provide appropriate feedback on work.
○ Encourage, monitor and evaluate the progress of individual students and use information to adjust instructional strategies.
○ Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
○ Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law, district policies and school regulations.
○ Prepare required reports on students and activities.
○ Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings.
○ Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
○ Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
○ Prepare the classroom for class activities.
○ Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
○ Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments.
○ Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
○ Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
○ Participate in appropriate professional activities.
○ Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations as directed.
○ Work collaboratively and professionally on multiple collegial teams to enhance and improve the district, school, team and individual practices surrounding education, student achievement and student wellbeing.
○ Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
● Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
● Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
● Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
● Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
● Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology.
● Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, district and state
Salary : $42,524 - $52,517