Grade 2 (one-year only) Teacher
About The Position
Barrington Public Schools is seeking an Elementary Classroom Teacher for a one-year position. The goal of this role is to create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth. The teacher will establish effective rapport with pupils, motivate them to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge for upper elementary education, and foster collaborative relationships with colleagues and families to support student learning. The position also requires the teacher to reflect on their practice and assume responsibility for their own professional development.
Requirements
- 1RI Teaching Certification
- Undergraduate Degree Education
- Maintain Professional Development Credits as Required by Contract and Certification
Responsibilities
- Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science to pupils in a classroom, using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
- Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
- Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
- Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
- Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil's progress.
- Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
- Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
- Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
- Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
- Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
- Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program.
- Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
- Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.
- Fulfills any other responsibility as defined in the Teachers’ labor agreement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
