ELEMENTARY TEACHER
 
 
DEFINITION
 
Under general supervision, serves as classroom teacher in grades TK to 6, or a combination thereof; creates a flexible program and environment favorable to learning and personal growth in accordance with each student's ability; plans, develops, organizes and conducts a comprehensive education  program  for  students;  assists  students,  parents  and  others  in  aiding  students  in adjusting to a structured educational environment; and does other related functions as required. This position is directly responsible to the Principal.
 
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
 
•    Provides learning experiences and teaches the course of study prescribed by the District approved curriculum including technology.
•    Develops  lesson  plans  and  uses  instructional  materials  suitable  for  verbal  and/or  visual instruction of students with a wide range of intellectual, physical and emotional maturity.
•    Provides  individual  and  small  group  instruction  designed  to  meet  individual  needs  and motivate students.
•    Established  and  maintains  standards  of  student  behavior  required  to  achieve  effective participation and learning in all activities.
 
•    Evaluates the educational progress of students in terms of class work and attainment of proficiency levels; and the educational growth in relation to the student's ability, attitude, interests and conduct.
•    Provides appropriate instruction and activities for students to meet school/District policies, goals and objectives.
•    Avails  self  to  students,  parents  and  staff  for  education-related  purposes  outside  the instructional day.
•    Communicates with parents through a variety of means; holds parent conferences to discuss the individual student's progress and interpret the school program.
•    Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems.
•    Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays such as bulletin boards, interest centers, etc.
•    Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the
District and/or professional growth activities and university courses.
•    Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrators to develop the method by which she/he will be evaluated in conformance with District guidelines.
•    Selects and requisitions materials necessary to provide appropriate learning experiences.
•    Maintains records as required by the school, District and/or state and makes appropriate reports as directed.
•    Participates in school-wide supervision of students during out-of-classroom activities.
•    Participates in faculty and/or District meetings, committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
 
 
 
 
QUALIFICATIONS
 
Knowledge of:
•    Principles, theories, methods, techniques and strategies pertaining to teaching and instruction of elementary students;
•    Child growth and development and behavior characteristics of elementary students;
•    Educational curriculum and instructional goals and objectives, and the educational trends and research findings pertaining to student educational programming;
•    Behavior management and behavior shaping strategies, techniques and methods, and conflict resolution procedures;
•    Socio-economic and cultural background differences of the general school population;
•    Technology including computers and computer programs.
 
Ability to:
•    Plan,  organize,  develop,  and  enthusiastically  conduct  a  comprehensive  teaching  and instruction program for pupils in grades 1 to 6, or a combination of these grades;
•    Apply concepts and abstract learnings to practical situations;