<p>Westfield Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for one (1) opening of a Kindergarten Teacher position at Paper Mill Elementary School.</p> <p>RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <p>Under the direction of authorized administrators shall:</p> <ul> <li>Teach pupils in an integrated setting utilizing course of study adopted by the Westfield Public Schools and appropriate curriculum publications as guidelines in teaching individual course content. </li><li>Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, school policy and administrative regulations. </li><li>Work cooperatively with colleagues, students and/or parents on a regular basis as a liaison between the home and school whenever necessary. </li><li>Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil. </li><li>Identify pupil needs, and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems. </li><li>Supervise pupils in out of classroom activities during the assigned work day. </li><li>Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupils' progress and interpret the school program. </li><li>Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards and interest centers. </li><li>Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities. </li><li>Select and requisition books and instructional aids; maintain required inventory records. </li><li>Participate in curriculum development programs as required. </li><li>Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities. </li><li>Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Building Principal and/or the Superintendent of Schools. </li></ul> <p>REPORTS TO:</p> <p>Building Principal</p> <p>The salary and terms of employment will be commensurate with the Westfield Public Schools Unit A contract. Salary placement will be based on information contained in the application as submitted.</p> <p>Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Westfield School Committee policy on evaluation.</p> <p>This position subject to funding.</p>