Grade 1 Teacher

Employment Terms: 189 Days per year

Qualifications

• Meets all qualifications and behavior standards as set by the State of New Hampshire
• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid New Hampshire Teacher Certificate or ability to obtain, with appropriate endorsement
• Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience
• Ability to work collaboratively to achieve the overall purposes of the school program
• Valid Highly Qualified Teacher status

Reports to: Building Principal
Supervises: Classroom and Special Education Paraprofessionals assigned to his/her room

Job Goals

The teacher is responsible for providing an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for academic, artistic, athletic, and social growth.

• Make knowledge accessible to all students
• Develop students' cognitive capacity and respect for learning
• Foster students' academic, artistic, athletic and social skills

Responsibilities

Instructional Program

• Incorporate the New Hampshire Frameworks and Grade Level Expectations into daily and long term planning
• Plan for children with different learning styles and abilities
• Utilize data from standardized and teacher made assessments to drive instruction
• Exhibit a deep and accurate understanding of subject area knowledge
• Utilize research based teaching strategies
• Work collaboratively with specialists and colleagues to plan effective instruction for all children
• Clearly communicate the learning objective and the importance of the learning to all students
• Prepare plans for substitute teachers
• Implement prescribed instructional programs
• Communicate with parents/guardians of all students as necessary
• Work to improve student performance and supports the district goal of improving standardized testing results by 5-7 percentage points each year
• Integrate technology into the curriculum for all students

Classroom Management

• Provide for adequate protection of students
• Maintain appropriate student records
• Administer testing situations according to state and local guidelines
• Engage parents to assist in discipline
• Teach effectively and with professional demeanor
• Set high expectations for students
• Praise academic achievement
• Use clarity of explanation and presentation
• Supervise group work effectively

Interaction

• Maintain an atmosphere where students feel free to participate
• Create an atmosphere of mutual respect
• Build students' self-esteem and confidence
• Set an appropriate example for students in personal hygiene and appearance
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching

School Organization

• Assume responsibility for carrying out school/district rules and regulations
• Serve on at least one committee every three years
• Make positive suggestions for school improvement
• Complete paperwork and student records accurately and on time

Professional

• Act on constructive criticism to improve professionally
• Participate in professional development activities
• Attendance is regular and consistent