Grade 5 Teacher, GH

About the role

To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge in accordance with each pupil's ability and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

Responsibilities

• Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• 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.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil's progress and interpret the school program.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards and interest centers.
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with the district testing program.
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.
• Implement an individual education program for special needs students. Supervises classroom and students (aides, volunteers and parent helpers where appropriate).
• Performs general supervisory duties as scheduled.

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor Degree.(Masters Degree for certain positions).
  • Additional credits required for completion of certification requirements.
  • Valid Connecticut Teaching Certificate.

  Skills

  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations.
  • Ability to write memos, reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents and the general public.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
  • Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.
  • Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
  • Basic knowledge and experience with standard hardware and software applications.
  • Ability to use computers for Email, word processing, accounting, databases and presentations.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
  • Ability to apply knowledge of current research and teaching competencies to instructional programs.
  • Ability to plan and implement lessons based on school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents.
  • Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies and the code of professional responsibility for teachers.
  • Ability to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

  Benefits

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  Pay

  As per negotiated contract BPS Contracts

  Schedule

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