Elementary Teacher - Grade 4 - Waddington

East Providence School Department • Riverside, RI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Principal and/or Designee, the teacher shall be the educational leader in his/her classroom and shall be responsible for the education of the youth placed in his/her charge. This role involves creating a favorable learning environment, improving instruction, acting as a guidance teacher, and fostering communication between child, parent, and teacher.

Requirements

• Must have a clear understanding of blended and personalized learning theory, pedagogy, and practices.
• Must have experience delivering professional development.
• Must have strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Must have a willingness to learn and grow.
• Must perform duties professionally, thoroughly, in a timely manner, and with a respectful, friendly demeanor in both external and internal relationships.
• Ability to be flexible and able to adapt to a high-energy, fluid environment.
• Must have a growth mindset that leads professional belief system.
• Must have the ability to exercise sound judgment and request assistance when needed.
• Must take initiative to solve problems proactively and work independently on tasks.
• Must respond ethically, professionally, and respectfully as needed to difficult situations.
• Must be able to manage time effectively and follow through on assigned tasks accurately.
• Maintain professional demeanor regardless of internal or external concerns.
• Must meet the requirements of the State Board of Regents for certification in his/her area of instruction.
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and problem solving skills.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills

Nice To Haves

• Previous coaching experience
• Facility with technology
• Knowledge of K-12 instructional technology

Responsibilities

• Be the educational leader in his/her classroom and create an atmosphere and environment favorable to learning and development.
• Be responsible for the improvement and enrichment of instruction in the classroom.
• Act as a guidance teacher at all times.
• Encourage child-parent-teacher communication to better promote instruction.
• Strive for the highest professional development through a continuing program of teacher education.
• Conscientiously apply him/herself in attempting to follow federal guidelines adopted by the Department in regard to methods of instruction.
• Cooperate with the principal, department head, and fellow teachers in all academic matters, contributing to the solution of educational problems.
• Adjust educational practices to meet individual differences and resultant needs, calling on specialists when help is desired.
• Administer mental ability tests, achievement tests, and other department-authorized tests in a prescribed and standardized manner.
• Exercise professional discretion regarding test results and use them to improve classroom instruction.
• Work in a continuous effort to improve the testing program by making personal observations, constructive criticisms, and suggestions to the immediate superior.
• Attend all meetings called by the principal and department head and contribute to discussions.
• Be associated with professional organizations related to his/her specific areas of instruction or interest.
• Cooperate with the school in all programs that will contribute to good public relations within the community.
• Identify and encourage unusual talents in students as early as possible.
• Keep abreast of all general educational practices in all grades (K-12) in the school system.
• Cooperate with the school principal in completing inventories, making budgets, library orderings, and any other reports peculiar to the school.
• Cultivate and promote good health habits – physical, mental, and emotional – for him/herself and students.
• Cooperate with all special teachers in their programs of physical education, art, and music.
• Encourage and participate when necessary in extracurricular activities designed to promote and broaden student experiences.
• Have general supervision of his/her classroom and cooperate with the principal in providing supervision at any other place deemed necessary.
• Cooperate with the principal in keeping all prescribed school records.
• Fulfill all fire drill requirements issued by the principal.
• Ensure all rules and regulations relating to school functions are enforced.
• Give daily attention to the safety education of pupils.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level