Reading Specialist position at John Fenwick Academy Salem NJ
Reading Specialist certificate required
2 positions available
Send resume and letter of interest to hildreth@salemnj.org
SALEM CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
JOB DESCRIPTION
INSTRUCTION/CURRRICULUM
TITLE: TEACHER
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Valid New Jersey Instructional Certification and/or
Subject Matter Specialization Endorsement or eligibility.
- Demonstrates knowledge of effective teaching
methods and developmentally appropriate classroom
activities.
- Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Required criminal history background check and proof
of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Instructs to achieve state core curriculum content standards and district educational goals and objectives by promoting active learning and skills development in the classroom. Teaches pupils through an approved course of study using board-adopted curricula, textbooks and other appropriate teaching methods.
- Following the district format develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
- Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives.
- By analyzing individual, class and school-wide student data, assesses, develops plans of action to drive instruction and monitors pupil academic progress and personal growth toward stated objectives of instruction.
- Maintains records of pupil’s educational progress in class record books and/or board approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting purposes.
- Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and resolving learning problems.
- Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve classroom climate conducive to learning.
- Plans and uses class time effectively to maximize instructional opportunities.
- Communicates effectively with parents through conferences and other means to inform them about the school program and to discuss pupil progress.
- Devises written and oral assignments and tests that require analytical and critical thinking as well as the reproduction of facts.
11 Plans class activities and lesson presentations that are age-appropriate for the class and meet the individual needs, interests and ability levels of all pupils.
- Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities as assigned.
- Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through in-service education and other professional growth activities.
- Participates in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees and other school and district groups.
- Makes effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional program.
- Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board policy.
- Maintains appropriate documentation.
- Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned.
TERMS OF
EMPLOYMENT: Ten (10) month position; governed by the Teachers Association contract and calendar.
EVALUATIONS: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with state laws and the provisions of the board’s policy on evaluation of certified staff.
REVISED: June 2006
Legal References:
N.J.S.A. 7F Comprehensive Educational Improvement and Financing Act
N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 Criminal history record; employee in regular contact with pupils; grounds for disqualification from employment; exception
N.J.S.A. 18A:6-10 Dismissal and reduction in compensation of persons under tenure in public school system
N.J.S.A. 18A:16-2 Physical examinations; requirement
N.J.S.A. 18A:25-2 Authority over pupils
N.J.S.A. 18A:25-4 School register; keeping
N.J.S.A. 18A:26-1 Citizenship of teachers, etc.
N.J.S.A. 18A:26-1.1 Residence requirement prohibited
N.J.S.A. 18A:26-2 Certificates required; exception
N.J.S.A. 18A:27 Employments and contracts
N.J.S.A. 18A:28-3 No tenure for noncitizens
N.J.S.A. 18A:28-5 Tenure of teaching staff members
N.J.S.A. 18A:28-8 Notice of intention to resign required
N.J.S.A. 18A:37 Discipline of pupils
N.J.A.C.6:31.1 et seq. Conditions of employment for teachers
N.J.A.C.6:3-4.1 et seq. Supervision; observation and evaluation
N.J.A.C.6:3-4A.4 Requirements of physical examinations
N.J.A.C.6:3-5.1 et seq. Seniority
N.J.A.C.6:3-6 Pupil records
N.J.A.C.6:3-9 Attendance and pupil accounting
N.J.A.C.6:8 Thorough and efficient system of free public schools
N.J.A.C.6A:7 Managing for equality and equity in education
N.J.A.C.6A:8 Standards and assessment
N.J.A.C.6A:9 Professional licensure and standards
See particularly:
N.J.A.C.6A:9-3.3 Professional standards for teachers
N.J.A.C.6A9-5 General certification policies
N.J.A.C.6A9-8 Requirements for instructional certification
N.J.A.C.6A9-9.2 Elementary school with subject matter specialization
N.J.A.C.6A:9-15 Required professional development for teachers
N.J.A.C.6A:16 Programs to support student development
Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, 8 U.S.C.A. 110 et seq.
No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, P.L. 107-110, 20 U.S.C.A. 6301 et seq.