Middle School English Teacher

Berlin School District SAU 3

Job Description - Teacher

Updated: May 1, 2024

Title: Teacher

Reports To: Building Administrator (and Director of Special Education, Title I Director or CTE Director, as applicable)

Job Overview:

To provide instruction and a learning environment that will enable each student to develop the academic skills appropriate to age, grade level, and individual capacity.

Qualifications:

• Hold or be eligible for NH certification.
• Other qualifications may be deemed essential for successful performance in the position.

Salary:

Teacher Pay Scale

General Responsibilities:

• To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
• Work is performed under the supervision of the principal and other building administrators.
• Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:
• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Develops schemes of work, lesson plans and assessments that are in accordance with established procedures.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Provide appropriate feedback on work.
• Encourage, monitor and evaluate the progress of individual students and use information to adjust instructional strategies.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law, district policies and school regulations.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Prepare the classroom for class activities.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments.
• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
• Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
• Participate in appropriate professional activities.
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations as directed.
• Work collaboratively and professionally on multiple collegial teams to enhance and improve the district, school, team and individual practices surrounding education, student achievement and student wellbeing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
• Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology.
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, district and state.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,524.00 - $81,659.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Grade school specialties:

• 6th grade
• 7th grade
• 8th grade
• English
• Middle school

Physical setting:

• Public school

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Berlin, NH 03570: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $42,524 - $81,659