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North Andover Public Schools

Teacher - Kindergarten (LTS)

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An Elementary School Teacher teaches elementary school students, usually children ages 5 - 11 who are in kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade, in a public or private school. Teaches all subjects, including reading, writing, math, social studies and science, to one class throughout the school year. Plans curriculum and assesses student progress, manages student behavior and communicates with school parents. May specialize in teaching music, art or physical education, or teach students that are learning English, or work with students with learning disabilities or emotional and behavioral disorders.

$75,368 / year median in Massachusetts

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

JOB TITLE
Teacher, Kindergarten (LTS)
REPORTS TO
: Principal
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The classroom teacher is responsible for delivering high quality instructional experience consistent with the curriculum standards of the school district. Essential duties for all faculty members include: classroom instruction; conferences with students, parents and colleagues; active participation in the work of the department on curriculum development, activities and pedagogy.
QUALIFICATIONS
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary license in specific subject area(s)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides learning experiences in the subject area, guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district standards and requirements, while creating an environment that is conducive to student learning. Maintain classroom management. Promote high standards and expectations for student achievement. Responsible for using innovative approaches, and instructional strategies including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn. Follows professional practices consistent with the district's policies in working with students, parents and colleagues. Attends and participates in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy. Maintains and improves professional competence through attendance at professional development events, and by self-generated activities that meet district expectations and the requirements for re-certification. Perform other duties that may be assigned by the building principal/assistant principal.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Working in a school setting. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy indoor environment with work inside about 85% of the time and work outside about 15% of the work schedule. Ability to stand/sit and/or squat for extended periods of time. Perform other duties that may be assigned.
WORK YEAR
This is a one-year position and is benefits-eligible. ($58,138, long-term sub rate)
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT/ SALARY
As negotiated by the North Andover School Committee and the North Andover Teachers Association. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned as required.