Elementary Teacher (Grade 4) Position Available In York, Maine

Elementary Teacher (Grade 4)
MSAD #35 (Eliot and South Berwick)
Marshwood Great Works School – South Berwick, Maine Job Details

Job ID:

5111674

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Apr 18, 2025

Starting Date:

To Be Determined
Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities outlined below are representative and do not encompass or define all tasks that may be required by this position.
Plans the implementation of the course of study suitable for the particular grade level following the curriculum guidelines of the school district and the Maine Learning Results;
Develops and presents specific lesson plans that reflect best educational practices. Instruction is modified to implement IEPs and 504 plans. This includes using a variety of strategies, including lectures, projects, group discussions, exhibits, field trips, audio-visual and library resources, computers and the Internet;
Implements by instruction and action both the district’s philosophy and the school’s mission statement and objectives;
Maintains a safe and nurturing classroom environment conducive to effective learning
within the limits of the resources provided by the district;
Conducts standardized testing in accordance with district policy and state law, and analyzes data to improve student learning;
Prepares assignments for student practice and materials presented. Provides timely feedback for students and parents on this work;
Develops a variety of assessments to measure student progress. Provides timely feedback for students and parents on these assessments;
Maintains order in classroom and administers discipline when necessary to achieve proper behavior;
Shares with other staff, lunchroom duties, recess and bus supervision;
Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy and administrative guidelines;
Keeps parents informed of student progress through regularly scheduled progress reports and parent-teacher conferences as well as direct contact with parents when student performance declines or as requested by parents;
Articulates clearly criteria for all Maine Learning Results standards as assessed on student progress reports;
Maintains a minimum of monthly written communication with parents about classroom activities;
Helps students to devise strategies to overcome academic, social, or behavioral issues;
Prepares the budget for the classroom on an annual basis in conjunction with the guidelines established by the district and school administration;
Maintains furniture, equipment and textbook inventories for the classroom on an annual basis;
Consults with other professionals when there appears to be evidence of learning disabilities or problems of social adjustment with a student. Coordinates decisions with parents concerning specialized intervention that appears warranted;
Reports cases of suspected child abuse according to state law and district policy;
Attends team meetings, faculty meetings, IEP meetings, and 504 Plan meetings as directed by the building principal;
Recommends and participates in the placement of students in an appropriate grade/classroom for the ensuing year;
Possess the ability to read and interpret documents such as district policy manuals, teacher handbooks, curriculum guidelines, state and national standards and all curriculum material;
Demonstrates continuous professional growth; and
Maintains current appropriate state certification for teaching assignment.

Position Type:

Full-time

Salary:

$50,946 to $95,869 Per Year