Elementary Grade 5 Academic Classroom TeacherQuincy Public SchoolsQuincy, MassachusettsApplication Deadline: Posted until FilledPosted: Starting Date: September 3, 2024Job DescriptionElementary Grade 5 Academic Classroom TeacherElementary Grade 5 Academic Classroom TeacherQualifications: 1.Candidate must hold an appropriate Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) license.2.Understanding of the legal, professional and ethical issues that affect Massachusetts schoolsResponsibilities: 1.Create and implement daily lessons using a variety of instructional strategies 2.Prepare, implement and grade a variety of assessments to support student learning3.Plan, organize and deliver MA DESE 5th grade curriculum frameworks to address the learning needs of students while supporting the school and district mission 4.Foster a safe and supportive school climate by demonstrating and promoting positive interpersonal relationships with students, staff, parents/guardians, and community partners 5.Implement individual planning interventions in collaboration with partners (e.g., teachers, specialists, parents, mentors) to: strengthen learning opportunities and develop students planning and decision making skills 6.Develop educational plans for students, individually and in groups to promote accurate and appropriate interpretation of assessment data and relevant information 7.Involve parents/guardians, teachers, administrators and support services staff as needed8.Monitor and track student progress on a regular basis to: ensure equity in access and delivery modify or develop curriculum and interventions as needed 9.Manage and use time effectively in order to: ensure adherence to a master calendar for curriculum implementation 10.Distribute and post a calendar of events and services or newsletter updates for timely access by students and parent/guardians11.Collect and analyze student learning data to: establish goals and activities that work to close the student achievement gap 12.Maintain accurate student records13.Performs other duties that may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.Quincy Public Schools strives to create an inclusive and racially affirming environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Join the team and be part of a dynamic multicultural community. Thank you for your interest in joining our professional team.Quincy Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,religion, national origin, or handicap, in its educational activities or employment practice as required by Title IX of the 1972 Federal Education Amendments, by Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and by Chapter 622 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.