Elementary School Teacher - 5Th Grade

Duties

SUMMARY

The elementary teacher designs and implements District-approved educational curriculum in

one or more academic subjects appropriate for students in grades PREK-5 and provides a

positive, safe, and academically challenging learning environment for all students.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises the behavior of all students in the classroom, throughout school grounds, and on

educational trips.

• Supervises, directs, and supports volunteers and paraprofessionals in the classroom.

• Provides feedback to building administrator(s) regarding any performance concerns.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform

these essential functions.

• Plans, develops, and implements an engaging, age-appropriate course of study in the

classroom including activities that require higher levels of thinking, adhering to

educational best practices and state and school district curriculum guidelines.

• Revises plans on an ongoing basis, considering student needs, ability levels, and

interests.

• Designs and presents differentiated instruction in one or more academic subjects using a

variety of teaching techniques that appeal to various learning styles and methods.

• Develops and maintains a plan to assess whether presented material is understood

using a variety of assessment techniques; uses the results to modify future instruction.

• Prepares materials for lessons, assignments, and tests; uses a wide variety of oral and

written techniques; evaluates, corrects, and grades student performance.

• Establishes an environment enabling students to work without being disturbed by others;

provides opportunities for each pupil to participate in a given activity.

• Moves about during lessons to establish, maintain, or re-establish pupil involvement.

• Uses technology suitable to the instructional goals to facilitate student engagement.

• Achieves a balance of teacher-centered and student-centered activities appropriate to

the grade level and subject matter being taught.

• Facilitates a smooth transition from one activity to another by individuals or groups.

• Discusses academic difficulties or behavioral problems with students as they arise.

• Monitors student progress throughout the year and evaluates preparedness for high

school.

• Communicates all progress and concerns with tact and professionalism to parents and,

as appropriate, other faculty, staff, and/or principal.

• Builds and maintains positive relationships with parents.

• Enforces safety and security standards for students, staff, and visitors.

• Handles classroom problems and seeks supportive help as warranted.

• Maintains required paperwork for individual student files, attendance and incident

reports, and other necessary records.

• Monitors halls, study periods, and lunchrooms with other faculty and staff.

• Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, in-service opportunities,

workshops, and other training seminars.

• Maintains knowledge of research, developments, and best practices in elementary

education and in all taught academic subjects.

• Provides clear plans for a substitute teacher and has a substitute folder available with

appropriate artifacts.

• Performs related tasks such as sponsoring student activities or organizations.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in Education

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with content-specific endorsement(s)

for Grades K-5 OR Early Childhood Education

• Ability to pass a criminal fingerprint background check

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master's Degree in Education

• Previous teaching experience with middle-school aged students

COMPETENCIES

• Thorough understanding of pedagogy and the best practices of education.

• Desire to teach elementary school-aged children and ability to adapt to their

developmental status.

• Ability to design lessons that teach curriculum in an engaging manner, applying various

teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and individual or

collaborative projects and research.

• Strong supervisory and leadership skills to manage the classroom.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to maintain professionalism and tact in

high-stress situations.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Creative analytical and problem-solving skills.

Salary/Benefits

Salary Range: $44,544, with Bachelor's degree and no experience.

Additional Notes

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Mental Demands: frequently changes priorities quickly; ability to manage stress with multiple

interruptions and distractions; analyzing; organizing; evaluating; planning; ability to redefine and

clarify instructions; frequent presenting

Physical Demands: ability to operate standard office equipment, keyboards, and

subject-specific equipment; combination of sedentary and non-sedentary duties; manual

dexterity including fine manipulation for writing and typing; prolonged periods sitting at a desk

and working on a computer or standing to teach; close visual acuity; frequent walking;

occasional bending, bending, stooping, and standing; occasionally lifting and carrying 5-15

pounds; ability to read and write; ability to speak and understand the English language

Environmental Conditions: primarily indoor work in an educational setting; minimal exposure

to weather conditions; working primarily independently; occasional exposure to excessive noise;

occasional field trips; occasional evening events

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.applitrack.com/bcsd/onlineapp/default.aspx

School District

www.chathamschools.org

Position Website

https://www.applitrack.com/bcsd/onlineapp/default.aspx

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

5/22/2024

Start Date

N/A