Hillsborough
Township School
District
JOB DESCRIPTION
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Title:
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Elementary
Teacher/Special Education Teacher
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Qualifications:
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Holds or is
eligible for a New Jersey Instructional Certificate -
Teacher of the Handicapped or Teacher of Students
w/Disabilities certificates
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Primary
Function:
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Instructs assigned
pupils in accordance with curriculum adopted by the
Board of Education.
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Report
Level:
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Principal
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Major Duties and
Responsibilities:
1.
Demonstrates competence in subject field(s)
assigned.
2.
Provides activities and experiences to meet the
needs, interests and abilities of students.
3.
Creates a classroom environment that is
conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and
interests of students.
4.
Employs instructional methods and materials that
are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
5.
Assesses the academic and behavioral status of
students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as
required.
6.
Participates in identifying and meeting pupil
needs in cooperation with other professional staff
members.
7.
Establishes and maintains, with the support of
administrators, standards of pupil behavior appropriate to the
activity.
8.
Maintains professional competence through
participation in inservice education activities provided by the
district and/or self-selected professional growth
activities.
9.
Attends staff meetings and serves on staff
committees as required.
10.
Prepares for classes assigned and develops
general lesson plans related to established curriculum
goals.
11.
Takes reasonable precautions to protect
students, equipment, materials and facilities.
12.
Maintains accurate and complete records as
required by law, district policy and administrative
regulations.
13.
Makes a reasonable effort to cooperate
professionally with other members of the staff.
14.
Assists in the selection of books, equipment and
other instructional materials.
Terms of
Employment: In accordance with negotiated
agreement.
Evaluation: In
accordance with Board of Education policy.