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Position Purpose Under the general supervision of the School Principal,  classroom teacher facilitates student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through: implementing district approved curriculum; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, activities, and expectations. 

• Performance Responsibilities 

•  Develops and administers Kindergarten  curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
•  Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
•  Plans lesson plans and instructional materials.
•  Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning.
•  Maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and attendance as required by the CBA agreement between the Medford Public Schools and the Medford Teachers Association.
•  Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs. 

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of elementary curriculum and concepts, including all subject matters taught.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation process with regard to performance and professional growth as required in the CBA agreement between the Medford Teachers Association and the Medford Public Schools. 

• Qualifications Profile 

•  MA State Certification
•  Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment. 
• Masters Degree preferred. 

• Experience 

•  Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level or discipline preferred.