Position Type: Student Support ServicesDate Posted: 1/4/2024Location: District WideDate Available: ASAPClosing Date: open until filledPosition Title: TeacherEmployment Terms:189 Days per year Qualifications: Meets all qualifications and behavior standards as set by the State of New Hampshire The minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. Masters preferred. A valid New Hampshire Teacher Certificate Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience. Teaching/tutoring students of high school age desired. Experience working within a diverse environment of active learners Ability to work collaboratively to achieve the overall purposes of the school program Reports to: Director of Curriculum Instruction & Assessment Supervises: Classroom and Special Education Paraprofessionals assigned to his/her room Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Agreement between the FMRSD and the Fall Mountain Teachers Association, Inc. 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
Skill Required:
- Excellent oral and writing skills
- Problem-solving capability
- Capacity for prioritizing conflicting demands
- Acuity for balancing the normal demands of a range of work and responsibilities without disruption to other team members or school staff
- Ability to gather facts and to analyze situations objectively, accurately, and in an organized fashion
- Demonstrates good critical thinking skills to understand student and staff issues
- Excellent listening and questioning skills
- Attentive to deadlines
- Flexible
- Basic computer literacy
Performance Responsibilities: 1. Instructional Program
- Incorporate the WIDA English Language Development Standards Framework.
- 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, when appropriate
- Implement prescribed instructional programs
- Communicate with parents/guardians of all students as necessary
- Teach a full course load, serve as an advisor, and satisfy extracurricular (activity/athletic) responsibilities as defined by administration.
- Plan, prepare, and teach well developed lessons which enthuse and inspire students, and promote enjoyment of learning.
- Effectively and appropriately differentiate instruction so as to meet all students' learning styles with an appreciation for students' learning differences.
- Select and sequence appropriate materials, resources, and approaches according to the course/content area and audience of learners.
- Assess, track, and provide relevant and timely feedback on achievement (performance and growth) and developmental needs to students, academic, and other managers/colleagues.
- Accommodate (in an extraordinary instance) independent study to be completed outside of class (in collaboration with line manager).
- Write reports on students with clear formative comments and targets as to how to improve work by defined deadlines given, and provide regular estimated grades and feedback on assessments.
- Maintain current lesson plans, assessment data (i.e., grades), and attendance records using a defined school-sanctioned electronic interface.
- Design, administer, and evaluate a range of formative and summative assessments as appropriate.
- Complete administrative tasks as define and by set deadlines.
- Provide feedback on materials, courses, and lessons to academic and other managers/colleagues as requested.
- Participate in evaluation process consistent with defined parameters.
2. Classroom Management
- Provide for adequate protection of students
- Maintain appropriate student records
- Administer testing situations according to state and local guidelines
- Engage families to assist in ensuring proper behavior
- Teach effectively and with professional demeanor
- Supervise students' attendance and behavior and follow up as appropriate, in accordance with the Student Handbook.
- Provide work for study hall when a student has not completed assignments, notify Department Chair or relevant staff, and ensure work is graded promptly.
- Develop materials and resources, implement, support and/or lead in the production and improvement of curriculum planning as appropriate, and undertake other academic project work as directed.
- Ensure lessons are in line with planning and their respective objectives, and that segments of lessons are shared with students, as appropriate.
- Utilize learning spaces and tools effectively (i.e., notice boards, displays).
- Set high expectations for students
- Praise academic achievement
- Use clarity of explanation and presentation
- Supervise group work effectively
3. Interaction
- Maintain an atmosphere where students feel free to participate
- Create an atmosphere of mutual respect
- Build students' self-esteem and confidence
- Sets an appropriate example for students in personal hygiene and appearance
- Demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching
- Engage families to assist in fostering growth and development of the child
- Accompany students on excursions, as appropriate, ensuring their safety and welfare at all times.
4. 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
- Attend academic, departmental, and school meetings when required, and attend/deliver professional development sessions as directed.
5. Professional
- Act on constructive criticism to improve professionally
- Participate in professional development activities
- Attendance is regular and consistent
- Adhere to standards and procedures detailed in the Staff Handbook.
- Address and respond to student issues/emergencies as needed.
- Be aware of your responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons you are responsible for/come into contact with during your employment, and be fully aware of the School Safeguarding Policy.
Fall Mountain Regional School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer Fall Mountain Regional School District does not, and will not, tolerate discrimination or harassment of students because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, age, marital status, familial status, economic status, physical or mental disability, national origin, ancestry, or sexual orientation. Fall Mountain Regional School District does not, and will not, tolerate discrimination or harassment of school employees because of age, sex, race, religion, color, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, national origin, ancestry or sexual orientation. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 ( Title IX ) is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment and sexual violence, in education programs and activities. All public and private educational institutions that receive any federal funds must comply with Title IX.