FALL RIVER PUBLIC
SCHOOLS
FALL RIVER
, MASSACHUSETTS
POSITION
: ELEMENTARY TEACHER
QUALIFICATIONS
:
1. Appropriate Massachusetts License Required
2. Bachelor's Degree.
REPORTS TO
:
Principal
JOBS GOAL
:
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 needed to provide a good
foundation for elementary education in accordance with each
pupil's ability; to establish good relationships with parents and
with other staff members.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
:
1. Teaches
all subject areas utilizing the course of study adopted by the
School Committee.
2. Develops
lesson plans and instructional materials and provides
individualized and small-group instruction in order to adapt the
appropriate curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
3. Translates lesson plans into learning
experiences in order to best utilize the available time for
instruction.
4. Establishes and maintains standards of
pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere
in the classroom.
5. Evaluates pupils' academic and social
growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress
reports.
6. Communicates with parents through
conferences and other means to discuss pupil's progress and
interpret the school program.
7. Identifies pupil needs and cooperates
with other professional staff members in assessing and helping
pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
8. Creates an effective environment for
learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin
boards, and interest centers.
9. Maintains professional competence
through in-service education activities provided by the school
department and/or self-selected professional growth activities
that will include course or activities related to instruction
10. All other responsibilities that are listed in the
collective bargaining agreement between the Fall River Educators'
Association and the Fall River School Committee
SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
:
In accordance with the Fall River Educators' Association
contract. Continued employment is contingent on work performance,
program need, and funding.
Closing Date for
Applications: As indicated on webpage
The Fall River Public Schools offers all
programs, activities, and employment opportunities without
regard to race, color, sex, religion, national
origin, sexual orientation, and disability.