Teacher - Dance (Leave Replacement until January 27, 2026)

Montclair Public Schools•Montclair, NJ

66d•Onsite

About The Position

MONTCLAIR PUBLIC SCHOOLS Montclair, New Jersey PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Teacher The teacher is responsible for the content instruction, supervision and evaluation of all students within his/her teaching assignment and will work within board policies and state laws to develop each child to his/her fullest potential so that he/she will be an informed, competent and responsible citizen capable of assuming a productive place in society.

Requirements

Must hold acceptable NJ Certification for the assignment
Knowledge of assigned area content and content-related pedagogy
The ability to create and maintain a climate of respect and fairness for all students
Must possess strong communication, managerial and leadership skills
Demonstrated knowledge of effective principles of teaching and learning
Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a diverse school community
Ability to effectively motivate and assess students academically and socially
Ability to work as part of a highly functioning team
Required criminal background check and proof of US citizenship or legal alien status
Ability to work on site during the hours required
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities

To develop and implement an instructional program within his/her classroom in a manner consistent with policies approved by the Montclair Board of Education and aligned to State mandates
High degree of knowledge of content-related pedagogy relating to the assignment
Plan and carry out classroom activities focusing attention on basic skills, key concepts and desirable attitudes and values which help the student develop important skills, increase personal competence and will stimulate him/her to be an ethical and sensitive human being
Organize and maintain a pleasant and stimulating classroom environment for learning which provides for individual differences
The ability to implement instruction and maintain an environment that recognizes and values diverse populations
The ability to effectively contribute to and manage an individual program plan for students with special needs
The ability to adapt curriculum to meet the varying rates, patterns and needs of all students, including students who extend learning beyond designated outcomes
The ability to effectively utilize available technologies
Confer with parents and students in a cooperative effort to understand the student and to encourage his/her progress
Take adequate measures to insure the health, safety and welfare of students
Continually appraise student progress using subjective and objective criteria for evaluation
Take part in curriculum planning to improve the educational program of the school and school system, devoting particular attention to the improvement of learning opportunities in his/her assignment
Develop a working relationship with all members of the faculty and other personnel assigned to the school
Be willing to participate in activities that increase one's professional competence
Become acquainted with the resources of the community, keep informed of significant community affairs and maintain an awareness of the social, economic and cultural aspects of the community
Keep informed about school policies and procedures and assist in their development or, revision when the need arises
Keep prescribed records for such things as student attendance, evaluations, report cards, discipline records, and documents required by the School Board or Department of Education up to date, legible and accurate and make wise and discriminate use of such records
Be punctual and maintain regular in attendance at school and at prescribed school meetings
Join and support professional organizations to further their own development and that of the profession
Report and interpret to the student and his/her parents on a regular basis the student's academic progress and achievement
Participate in decision making and sharing leadership functions within the framework of this job description
Assume other related responsibilities and duties within the context of the above major responsibilities and/or illustrations of key duties.