Kindergarten/ First Grade Elementary Teacher

POSITION: TEACHER

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

SUMMARY:

To create a flexible class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for education, in accordance with each pupil's ability; to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members. To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible adults.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.

Teach district-approved curriculum.

Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.

Develop lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.

Translate lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.

Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.

Communicate regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences. Etc.

Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.

Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.

Identifies pupil needs, makes appropriate referrals, and develops strategies for individual education plans.

Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.

Plans and coordinates the work of paraprofessionals, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.

Establish a teaching/learning relationship with students through daily personal interaction in the classroom.

Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student.

Create an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays interest centers and exhibits of student's work.

Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise classroom, students, paraprofessionals and volunteers. Supervise students while on yard duty (elementary).

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts degree.

Position Description - Teacher

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Valid Indiana teaching certificate.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skill in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Trustee policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lb. such as boxes of books or AV/VCR carts.

The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.M.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Corporation.