BELLMAWR SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Elementary School Teacher
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid New Jersey Teaching Certification-Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-6 (1001) or
NJ Elementary School Teacher K-8 Certification, CE, CEAS or Standard Certification.
- Demonstrates strong skills in the areas of evidence-based instruction strategies, Tier 11
interventions, and social and emotional learning.
- Experience with integrating Restorative Practices and PBIS.
- Strong knowledge of New Jersey Learning Standards (NJSLS) and Standards of Mathematical
Practices.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship.
- Pass a physical examination in accordance with statue and board policy.
REPORTS TO: Principal
POSITION GOALS:
To provide support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom, developing lesson plans and delivering small group instruction. Meeting the social and emotional needs of our students.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
Develops schemes of work, lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with established procedures. (Guided reading, read aloud, and writer’s workshop lessons)
Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
Implement evidence-based teaching strategies that promote active and cognitive engagement.
Provide success criteria for feedback on student work.
Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students through benchmark assessments, running records, and informal assessments.
Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
Familiar with implementing positive behavior intervention supports (PBIS) in the class and at the building level.
Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures that incorporate restorative practices.
Participate in department, school, district, and parent meetings.
Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
Establish and communicate clear objectives/learning intentions for all learning activities.
Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
Participate in ongoing professional development to enhance teacher pedagogy and how to successfully analyze student data.
Other duties as assigned.
Establish and maintain an effective positive social/emotional learning climate in the classroom. Evidence based strategies for social and emotional learning.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Ten months per year
Salary to be determined by the Board of Education negotiation process. Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with state law and provisions of the board's policy on the evaluation of certified staff.
APPROVED:
Board of Education Date: March 16, 2021