TITLE: Leave of Absence Classroom Teacher - English

QUALIFICATIONS: New Jersey Certification in specific subject areas or
grades to be taught

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Principal, Supervisors and Assistant Principals or
designated representative to the Principal. 

SUPERVISES: Classroom Students

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: January 6, 2025-April 16, 2025

FUNCTION: To provide the approved program of instruction in the subject(s) assigned to be
taught and to assist in the daily operation of the school.

EVALUATION: Performance in this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with State
statutes and rules, Board policies, administrative directives, and will be consistent with the
terms and conditions of employment as set forth in the collective bargaining agreement between
the Board and the Association.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
CLASSROOM TEACHER
1. Plans, in accordance with established procedures both a program of study and lessons which
are consistent with the approved course of study and which meet the individual needs, interests
and abilities of students.
2. Implements by instruction and action the District’s philosophy of education and the State,
District and School’s instructional goals and objectives.
3, Ensures satisfactory pupil progress and growth toward stated objectives of instruction.
4. Employs instructional method and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated
objectives including positive attitudes toward learning.
5. Develops effective procedures for the operation and management of the classroom and for
following routine school procedures.
6. Establishes and maintains appropriate student behavior in the classroom, school building and
school grounds and exercises due care for the health, safety and well-being of the students in
accordance with the philosophy and rules of the school.
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7. Assesses pupils in accordance with District testing policy and program, interprets the results
and utilizes the information obtained for planning instruction, for reporting student growth and
progress, and for improving curriculum.
8. Assists in curriculum development and in the selection of books, equipment and other
instructional materials.
9. Works toward professional growth and meets the role model standards of a professional
educator.
10 Maintains cordial and workable professional and social relationships with other members of
the professional and non-professional staff and with students, parents and community members.
11. Displays respect towards the rights and feelings of students, thereby encouraging students
to develop attitudes of respect for the rights, feelings, opinions and property of others.
12. Confers, as necessary and/or desirable, with students and parents to foster a constructive
student-teacher and parent-teacher relationship.
13. Accurately maintains appropriate student records and submits required reports within
designated time limits.
14. Effectively contributes in a reasonable manner to the overall after school functions and
student activities of his/her school unit.
15.Gives proper attention to the care and protection of school property and uses material
economically.
16. Adheres to and promotes the philosophy and objectives of the school, the administrative
staff and the Board of Education and interprets the policies and program of the school in a
positive and constructive manner.
17. Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the administrative staff in accordance
with the contractual agreement or policies of the Board of Education.