English Teacher

• BOUND BROOK SCHOOL DISTRICTInstruction/Curriculum
• TITLE: TEACHER

Qualifications

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• Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and
• Subject Matter Specialization Endorsement oreligibility where required to meet Highly Qualified
• Teacher2
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective teachingmethods and developmentally appropriateclassroom activities3
• Ability to maintain a positive learningenvironment4
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills5
• Required criminal history background check andproof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alienstatus
• REPORTS TO: Principal
• SUPERVISES: Pupils, and when assigned, student teachers and classroom aides
• JOB GOAL: To provide an approved program and establish a classenvironment that fosters learning and personal growth;to help pupils develop skills, attitudes and knowledgeneeded to provide a good foundation for continuededucation; and to maintain good relationships withparents and other staff members.PERFORMANCE

Responsibilities

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• Works to achieve state core curriculum content standards and districteducational goals and objectives by promoting active learning in theclassroom using board-adopted curriculum and other appropriatelearning activities.2
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and providesindividualized and small group instruction in order to adapt thecurriculum to the needs of each pupil.3
• Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation andweekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectivelyachieve these objectives.4
• Monitors pupil academic progress and personal growth toward statedobjectives of instruction.5
• Maintains records of pupil's educational progress in class record booksand/or board approved forms and summarizes these marks for reportingpurposes.6
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staffmembers in assessing and resolving learning problems.7
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed toachieve a classroom climate conducive to learning.8
• Budgets class time effectively.9
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means toinform them about the school program and to discuss pupil progress.10
• Devises written and oral assignments and tests that require analyticaland critical thinking as well as the reproduction of facts.11
• Plans class activities and lesson presentations that are age-appropriatefor the class and meet the individual needs, interests and ability levelsof all pupils.12
• Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement throughinservice education and other professional growth activities.13
• Participates in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees andother school system groups.14
• Makes effective use of community resources to enhance the instructionalprogram.15
• Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and boardpolicy.16
• Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certificationas may be assigned.TERMS OFEMPLOYMENT: Work year and

Salary

• to be determined by the board.EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually inaccordance with state law and the provisions of theboard's policy on evaluation of certified staff.APPROVED BY: __BOARD OF EDUCATION_____ DATE: __4/27/09____ BBEA Teachers:

Salary

• Following the established BBEA

Salary

• Guide ranging from $61,825 to $105,620
• Stipend opportunities

Benefits

• Full time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription, Vision, and Dental

Benefits

• Sick, Personal, Serious Family Illness and Bereavement Days are included.