What are the responsibilities and job description for the 5th Grade Teacher position at Oxford Public Schools?
5th Grade Teacher
Responsibilities:
- Ability to maintain a strong instructional focus utilizing the elements of effective instruction and communicate a high level of expectation and clear learning goals to students
- Experience adapting instruction to meet the needs of all students and conducting ongoing assessments for learning
- Experience with SRBI/MTSS to support student growth
- Ability to use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction
- Responsible for creating a positive and safe learning environment, establishing rapport with students, parents and colleagues; motivating students to develop attitudes and knowledge that will help them reach their potential
- Able to direct and supervise instructional assistants
- Desire to work in an inclusionary model
- Proactive team player and effective communicator
- Participate in ongoing professional growth
- Participate in school/professional and/or community organizations or events
Qualifications:
- Must have current Connecticut certification Elementary 1-6 (305)
- Experience with elementary school students
- In depth understanding of the Common Core Standards and their implications for instruction
- Experience with current evidence-based practices in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics
Salary per OEA Collective Bargaining Agreement
