Purpose
The elementary teacher’s primary purpose is to provide classroom instruction for all students in specific content areas. Elementary teachers will plan for instruction, develop curriculum, provide differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of all students, and provide a nurturing environment for students to develop social and emotional skills.
Supervisor
Building Principal
Minimum Qualifications
New Hampshire credential/certification in appropriate grade span area
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Skills
Excellent oral and written communication
Proficient with technology, including relevant software applications
Preparing and maintaining accurate records
Knowledge
Instructional procedures and practices
Stages of child development/behavior
Curriculum and lesson planning and development
Appropriate student learning activities
Abilities
Communicating with diverse groups and individuals, including students and parents
Understanding and applying formative and summative assessment information
Collaborating and working as part of a team
Essential Functions:
Preparing daily lessons and lesson plans, in alignment with established curriculum
Providing instruction in areas of certification
Providing a safe classroom environment that is conducive to student learning
Contributing to the development of District curriculum in areas of certification
Assessing students (formative and summative)
Utilizing formative and summative data to inform instructional and curricular decisions
Managing classroom behavior
Monitoring and communicating student progress with students and families
Communicating student progress and/or concerns with administration
Staying current with content related to areas of certification
Enforcing and following all District policies and procedures
Enforcing and following all applicable state and/or federal laws
Collaborating with other staff and faculty to meet student needs
Providing adequate and appropriate supervision of students
Maintaining confidentiality of student information per the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Engaging in professional development opportunities that support areas of certification
Engaging in the support and implementation of District initiatives
Establishing and maintaining records of student assessments
Other duties as assigned by the building Principal or designee.
MRSD is an EOE