Come join the dynamic team at the Richmond Middle School in Hanover, NH. Serving communities on both sides of the Connecticut River, RMS has a strong team of teachers, special educators, counselors, and administrators dedicated to offering individualized and meaningful learning in a traditional middle school environment. The right candidate will believe in the importance of collaboration in education and work to integrate ELL services into the classroom curriculum. The RMS staff is dedicated to building a community of learners and fostering confidence in all our students. Position begins August 2024, open until filled.
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POSITION TITLE: CLASSROOM TEACHER
Job Description Approved By: SAU 70 School Board
Date
01/01/2018
General Purpose
The classroom teacher is responsible for the education of each pupil in his/her charge and for working with students, parents, other teachers, and staff toward achieving the goals set forth by the district.
Reports To
Principal
Supervises
N/A
Position Duties And Responsibilities
Except as specifically noted, the following functions are considered essential to this position:
Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students, and encourages mutual respect and effective learning.
Plan lessons that employ a variety of instructional techniques that, when implemented, meet the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
Utilizes district curriculum goals and objectives to write comprehensive lesson plans designed to meet the learning needs of all students.
Uses a variety of audio, visual, manipulative, and technological materials and resources to support the district’s curriculum.
Understands how students learn and develop and provides opportunities that support their cognitive, linguistic, creative, social, moral, emotional, and physical development.
Identifies possible causes of student behavior and deals with the behavior constructively and according to School Board policy.
Assesses student for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding students’ progress, expectations, goals, etc.
Utilizes data from standardized tests and a variety of formal and informal assessments to drive instruction.
Maintains maximum supervision of assigned students at all times and encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
Strives to implement by instruction and action the District’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
Makes referrals to district specialists about students who exhibit signs of educational handicapping conditions.
Implements accommodations and modifications as listed on Individual Education Plan (IEP), 504 plans, and developed at CHAT meetings.
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administration regulation.
Participates in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, faculty meetings) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements.
Participates in curriculum construction and revision and cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
Contributes to the quality, positive culture, and effectiveness of the school and district by working individually and/or collaboratively with others.
Maintains open lines of communication with parents in order to provide parents with information that will serve the best interests of students, and exercises discretion with information received from parents.
Participates as a team member on special education Individual Education Plan (IEP) meeting team as requested and to implement individual education plans as required.
Maintains state certification through approved professional development activities.
Follows District policies, procedures, goals, and approved curriculum for content areas.
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, and employees will also perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor(s).
Evaluation
Evaluation will be based on ability and effectiveness in carrying out the responsibilities of the position as defined. Performance will be reviewed by Administrators in cooperation with the Superintendent and in accordance with School Board policy.
Terms Of Employment
Contracted 185 days
Exempt
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree
Necessary Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge of child and adolescent development
Knowledge of testing instruments and their application to the academic setting
Knowledge of research based instructional interventions
Ability to collaborate with professionals, parents, and community
Awareness of applicable state Administrative Rules and Regulations
Licensure And Certification Requirements
Applicable State Certification (or Statement of Eligibility from applicable agency)
(Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)
Twisting:
Frequently required
Bending:
Frequently required
Crawling:
Not required
Squatting:
Frequently required
Kneeling:
Occasionally required
Crouching:
Frequently required
Climbing:
Not required
Balancing:
Rarely required
During The Work Day, Employee Is Required To
Sit:
up to 3 consecutive hours
Stand:
up to 3 consecutive hours
Walk:
up to 1 consecutive hour
Cognitive And Sensory Requirement(s)
Talking:
Necessary for communicating with others.
Hearing:
Necessary for receiving instructions and inquiries.
Sight:
Necessary for doing job effectively and correctly.
Tasting and Smelling:
Not Required
Work Environment: Inside: up to 100%
Outside: up to 20%
Work Surface(s): Office Desk, Office Chair
Carpeted floor, tile floor
Other Training, Skills And Experience Requirements
Ability to work with staff, students, parents, and the community
Other Considerations And Requirements
The physical demands of an employee in a regular education teaching role are minimal. The employee is occasionally required to do some lifting. Employee is typically able to sit and stand as needed.
Applicants will be subjected to a criminal background check as required by state law.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Education
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