Position: Lopatcong Township Elementary School – Anticipated Elementary School Teacher
Start Date: 2024 School Year
Mandatory Qualifications: Valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills Knowledge of and experience in using best instructional practices to implement and assess New Jersey Student Learning Standards Ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in teaching primary level students Knowledge of best practice through the State of New Jersey
Job Description/Responsibilities: Works to enhance the educational experience of young children/elementary aged children through the creation of a supportive learning environment and the use of developmentally appropriate materials and practices, including models of differentiated instruction
? Promotes active learning using structured and unstructured play-based activities that foster the social, physical, cognitive and emotional development of young pupils on the continuum of learning through elementary grades.
? Implements and develops a curriculum with the elementary team that uses appropriate learning activities designed to foster learning at each child’s developmental level. Works to achieve district educational goals and objectives and national/state standards.
? Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil. Balances teacher-directed and child-initiated experiences as appropriate for the grade level of the child. Emphasizes the implementation of a differentiated curriculum to assist in meeting student needs.
? Plans for activities and or lesson complements expected to be delivered by the classroom or personal aide assigned as dictated by the child’s Individualized Education Plan. ? Sets specific objectives in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives
? Observes children in a variety of settings and evaluates the cognitive, social, emotional and physical skills of pupils and maintains records of progress toward stated objectives of instruction.
? Develops and uses age-appropriate assessment tools and maintains records of pupil’s development and educational progress in class record books and/or approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting purposes.
? Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and resolving learning problems.
? Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning ? Budgets class time effectively.
? Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to inform them about the school program and to discuss pupil progress.
? Assists in facilitating smooth transitions from elementary grade programs and from the school day to after-school dismissal assignments and Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities as assigned.
? Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through in-service education and other professional growth activities.
? Participates in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees, and other school system groups.
? Makes effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional program.
? Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board policy.
? Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned.
Salary: As per the current Collective Bargaining Agreement
Respond To: Please send resume, certification and letter of interest to: Krista S. Wayne, ES Principal at waynek@lopatcongschool.org and indicate "Anticipated Elementary School Teacher Position" in the Subject line.
Deadline: Until a suitable candidate is found AA/EOE