Elementary Teacher - Grade 4 - Swampscott Elementary School

GRADE 4 TEACHER - Swampscott Elementary Teacher - SY 25/26

Reports to: Building Principal

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Creatively provide an interdisciplinary course of study that integrates reading, writing, and analytical skills development in alignment with state curricular frameworks for core content areas.
• Implement district learning goals and objectives using a Standards-based Math Curriculum, and Readers’ and Writers’ Workshop Model,
• Create a developmentally appropriate, child-centered environment that establishes positive student behavioral expectations conducive to all learners needs through structured routines and (PBIS) positive behavioral interventions.
• Establish classroom structure that values positive relationships through intentional implementation of appropriate curriculum
• Administer district mid-year and end-of-year assessments in accordance with district guidelines.
• Familiarity with MA Frameworks, AimsWeb Testing, Lucy Calkins Writing, Fountas & Pinnell (BAS testing), and standards-based grading is advantageous.
• Comfortable with technology: experience with Google Classroom, Zoom, SeeSaw or similar platforms is preferred.
• Other duties typical for a classroom teacher.
• Covers Staff Leaves as necessary
• Covers as Daiy Sub as required

Job Requirements

• Massachusetts Elementary certification (Elementary 1-6) 
• SEI endorsement
• Masters Degree preferred

Physical Requirements: 

This position may require long periods of standing, walking, and sitting; talking or hearing in person and by telephone; using hands to finger, handle, or feel objects or controls; and reaching with hands and arms. Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, and lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. The individual may be exposed to ultraviolet lights as are found in computer monitors and copying equipment. The individual may be exposed to various hazards in the building.

The Swampscott Public Schools does not discriminate or tolerate harassment against students, parents/guardians, employees or the general public. No person shall be excluded from or discriminated against in admission to the Swampscott Public Schools, or in obtaining the advantages, privileges and courses of study of the Swampscott Public Schools on grounds of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, age, genetic information, ancestry, children, marital or civil union status, veteran status or membership in the armed services, receiving of public assistance, homeless, or disability.