English Teacher

Job Description

JOB ANALYSIS

To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a pre-elementary to secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

REPORTS TO

Building Principal or Designee

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(The following are illustrative of the responsibilities associated with this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive.)

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
  
• Develop schemes of work and lesson plans.
  
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
  
• Prepare classroom for class activities.
  
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
  
• Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs.
  
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
  
• Use relevant technology to support instruction.
  
• Observe and evaluate student's performance and development.
  
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments.
  
• Provide appropriate feedback on work.
  
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students.
  
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
  
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law, district policies and school regulations.
  
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.
  
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
  
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
  
• Apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary.
  
• Perform certain pastoral duties including student support, counseling students with academic problems and providing student encouragement.
  
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations.
  
• Participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings.
  
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
  
• Keep updated with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities.
  
• Knowledge of lockdown procedures, fire drills, emergency backpacks to insure a safe school environment.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Self-motivation
  
• High energy level
  
• Verbal and written communication skills
  
• Attention to detail
  
• High work standards
  
• Problem solving
  
• Decision making
  
• Organizing and planning
  
• Learning orientation
  
• Critical thinking
  
• Stress tolerance
  
• Flexibility and adaptability
  
• Initiative

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution.
  
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, district, state.
  
• Single subject teaching credential or certification if teaching a specialized subject.
  
• New Hampshire State certification.
  
• Relevant teaching experience.
  
• Knowledge of relevant technology

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Refer to the contract between the Londonderry School Board and the Londonderry Educational Association Union for additional information.

Welcome to ATX Learning

Schools:

Moose Hill: Preschool; Kindergarten

Matthew Thornton Elementary: Grades 1-5

North Elementary: Grades 1-5

South Elementary: Grades 1-5

Middle School: Grades 6-8

High School: Grades 9-12

School Board: The Londonderry School Board is composed of five members elected to three-year terms. Elections are held every year. The Board sets policy for the school district and hires the superintendent to serve as chief administrative officer. The superintendent directs the educational and business activities of the school district. The Board generally meets every other Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Londonderry High School Café located at 295 Mammoth Road. The public is encouraged to attend.

Chair: Bob Slater - Term 2024-2026

Vice Chair: Sara Loughlin - Term 2025-2027

Board Member: Amanda Butcher - Term 2025-2027

Board Member:Kevin Gray - Term 2025-2028

Board Member: Tim Porter - Term 2024-2026

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Administration:

Superintendent of Schools: Daniel Black

Assistant Superintendent: Jason Parent

Pupil Services Coordinator: Kimberly Carpinone

Director of Buildings and Grounds: Joe Parzych

Business Administrator: Amity Small

Human Resources Director: Lisa Drabik

Food Service Director: Krystle Connell

Educational Level of Faculty: 76% master's degree or higher

Experience Level of Faculty: 57% have more than five years of teaching experience

District Vision Statement: The Londonderry School District will provide appropriate individualized academic, social, emotional, and physical learning opportunities to establish a dynamic foundation for quality educational and continued student growth.

District Mission Statement: Our mission is to provide students with the vision, skills, and knowledge necessary to maximize their individual potential. Central to this accomplishment is the collaboration among all shareholders and disciplines so that students can become contributing members of society and appreciate that learning is a life-long process.

Graduation Standards: The graduation standards represent what students should know and be able to do upon completion of twelfth grade. They were developed by the Curriculum Advisory Committee composed of faculty, administrators, and community members; and were adopted by the School Board in 1998.

Students will:

• Use the English Language with competence and confidence.
  
• Understand, explain, and apply mathematical concepts and disciplines and recognize the connections to other curriculum areas, the workplace, and everyday settings.
  
• Understand, explain, and apply scientific concepts and disciplines and use scientific processes of inquiry to make decisions and to explore solutions to ever changing problems.
  
• Understand the principles and apply their knowledge of history, civics and government, economics, and geography.
  
• Be effective and ethical users of ideas, information, and related computer technologies across disciplines.
  
• Communicate in at least one of the four Arts disciplines (dance, music, theater, and visual arts) and explain various types of arts knowledge and skills.
  
• Converse in a second language.
  
• Develop a safe and healthy lifestyle.

Special Programs: Southern New Hampshire University Master's Program, district web presence www.londonderry.org "Above and Beyond" Employee Recognition Program, Employee Newsletter, Energy Management and Conservation Program, Teacher Mentor Program, NH Registered Educator Apprenticeship Program.

Recent Awards and Recognitions:

2025 NH Elementary School of Excellence - South School, Dollars for Scholars (Darci Drylie), Exceptional Educator of the Year Award from NH Down Syndrome Association (Molly Kralich), NH Educator of the Year (Melissa Brayall), NHSTE Susan Janosz Supporting Tech-Using Educators Award (Melissa Brayall), NH Finalist of Presidential Awards for Excellence on Math & Science Teaching (Jessica Garvin)

25 Years of Service Awards: Serge Beaulieu, Sheila Bedard, Marcel Caron, Kim Carpinone, Jen Cutuli, Brent Demas, Diane Farnell, Bridget Gingrow, Kelly Halstead, Wendy LaBelle, Christine McGuire, Heather Noon, Linda Ogiba, Leona Panas, Mike Quimby, Amity Small, Jen Sweeney, Nancy Winter

Community Involvement: The district is strongly committed to community involvement, as it is the participation of residents that provides continued educational excellence. To ensure the opportunity to participate, the district has various committees on which citizens may consider serving by contacting the district office. Committees deal with such issues as facilities and space needs, curriculum, technology planning and the like. Committees are appointed by and report to the Londonderry School Board.

History: Londonderry, incorporated in 1722, has a proud tradition of support for education. In the modern era, prior to the construction of Central School (now Matthew Thornton) in 1949, youngsters in grades 1-8 were educated in one-room schoolhouses located throughout the community. The school district was part of SAU#10, which included Derry, and several other neighboring towns. High school students were educated primarily at Pinkerton Academy through a tuition agreement. North School opened in 1969. Later in 1972, Londonderry Junior High opened; housing grades 5-8 while grades 1-4 were educated at Matthew Thornton and North. That same year, Londonderry successfully petitioned to become its own school administrative unit. In 1978, as the result of a vote by the citizens to end their tuition agreements and embark on a building program, Londonderry High School opened. In the ensuing years, grade level configurations were adjusted, and the community constructed South School (1978), Londonderry Middle School (1982) and Moose Hill School (2001). Throughout this time numerous upgrades, additions and renovations have taken place in all school facilities. District administrative offices were housed in leased facilities from 1972-1985 at which time a building was constructed adjacent to theTown Municipal Complex on Mammoth Road. In July of 2018, the District administrative offices relocated to a leased facility on Kitty Hawk Landing.