Grade 5 Teacher, West Bristol

Location: West Bristol | Department: Teacher | Reports to: Building Principal

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.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize available time for instruction.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluate pupils' academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil's progress and interpret the school program.
• Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected growth activities.
• Select and requisition books and instructional aids; maintain required inventory records.
• Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Administer group standardized tests in accordance with the district testing program.
• Participate in curriculum development programs as required.
• Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.
• Implement an individual education program for special needs students.
• Supervise classroom and students (aides, volunteers, and parent helpers where appropriate).
• Perform general supervisory duties as scheduled.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree for certain positions). Additional credits required for completion of certification requirements.
• Valid Connecticut Teaching Certificate.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write memos, reports, and correspondence, and to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, staff, parents, and the general public.
• Basic mathematical skills, including the ability to compute rate, ratio, percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Basic knowledge and experience with standard hardware and software applications, including email, word processing, accounting, databases, and presentations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations with limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret 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.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of district requirements, Board of Education policies, and the code of professional responsibility for teachers.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, and sit.
• May occasionally push or lift up to fifty (50) pounds, such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts.
• Directly responsible for the safety, well-being, or work output of other people.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

Work Environment

• Noise level is moderate to loud.
• Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.

Pay

As per negotiated contract (BPS Contracts).