Grade 5 Teacher

Department: Elementary Education

FLSA Status (Exempt/Non-exempt) : Exempt; Unit A

Reports to: Building Principal

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SUMMARY:

AGrade 5teacher provides a developmentally appropriate educational program for students in Grade 5. The teacher is responsible for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers professional staff and administrators to improve instruction; and engaging parents/guardians in conversations with regard to instructional programs and student progress.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelors Degree
• A valid license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Desired Qualifications :

• Masters Degree in Education
• Demonstrated experience withGrade 5 learning principles

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities (Not Limited To):

• Creates and maintains an effective and developmentally appropriate learning environment for children
• Manages student behavior to provide a safe and optimal classroom climate
• Participates in a variety of meetings and professional development activities to improve instruction and become up to date on district initiatives
• Assesses student progress towards learning targets objectives and expectations
• Collects data to document student progress and aid in planning
• Provides feedback on progress to students parents and administration
• Holds parent conferences in the fall and spring to discuss individual student progress
• Instructs students in English language arts mathematics science social studies and an anti-bullying curriculum
• Prepares daily lessons and activities
• Consistent and on-time attendance is required for supervision and instruction of the students
• Provides targeted intervention to close student learning gaps
• Bachelors Degree
• A valid license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings
• Consistent reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students
• Responsible for implementing other job related duties as needed

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

Work Environment :

• While performing the duties of this job the teacher is frequently required to kneel stoop bend and crouch. The teacher is periodically required to stand; while talking and listening. The teacher is occasionally required to sit; walk; lift; or carry. Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function. Rarely absent or late unless the situation is of an emergency nature.

Physical Requirements :

• Regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Required Experience:

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