Kindergarten Classroom Teacher

Job Description: TEACHER

Purpose Statement

The job of Teacher is done for the purposes of providing support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instruction program and student progress.

This job reports to the principal.

• Essential Functions

• Assesses student progress towards targets and standards for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration throughout the learning process.

• Communicates clearly and accurately with all students for the purpose of providing feedback.

• Communicates and collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, and/or achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.

• Delivers instruction to engage all students and adjusts lessons as indicated by student progress for the purpose of improving their success in academic and interpersonal skills.

• Designs classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans that align with State and District standards.

• Designs and administers assessments aligned with instructional goals; uses the data for the purpose of evaluating student competency, developing individual learning plans, and/or planning for instructional groups.

• Directs and supports student teachers, instructional assistants, and/or volunteers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.

• Maintains accurate and timely records for the purpose of monitoring student progress.

• Manages student behavior, classroom procedures, and physical space for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment in which students are respected and valued.

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

• Reflects on practice regarding strategies, behaviors and lesson effectiveness for the purpose of enhancing student achievement.

• Responds to emergency situations and reports incidents for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment, and adhering to Education code and school policies.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; analyzing data; applying curriculum and instructional techniques; and comparing results.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; age appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; behavioral management strategies; methods of instruction and training; age appropriate activities/behaviors; assessment instruments and techniques; and current and emerging technology.

ABILITY is required to schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events; routinely gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a variety of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing a variety of complex processes; and utilize equipment under a variety of conditions for multiple purposes. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objections; and problem solving with equipment is significant. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; working flexible hours, working as part of a team; and meeting deadlines and schedules. Language proficiency, the ability to speak and perform, in English is required. Bilingual Teachers must possess proficiency in a second language appropriate to the needs of their students.

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; and directing other persons within a small work unit. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job functions. There is some opportunity to affect the organization's services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment. Some positions such as Middle School Science Teacher, Family and Consumer Science Teacher and Art Teacher have some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness through use of small appliances, kilns, ovens/flames, knives/tools, or chemicals/paints. Special Education and Early Childhood Teachers have some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness through toileting, restraint or lifting of students up to 50 pounds.

Experience: Job related experience is desired

Education: Bachelor's degree in job-related area

Continuing Educ./Training:

Maintains License

Continuing Education Requirements

Kindergarten Teacher requires Self-Contained General Education K-9 or Early Childhood PreKindergarten and Self-Contained General Education K-3

Clearances:

Criminal Background Clearance & Pre-Employment Medical Clearance

FLSA Status

Exempt