Language Arts & Social Studies - 5Th Grade

Title: Language Arts & Social Studies (5th Grade)

Qualifications: Must hold, or be able to obtain, proper certification through the

Arkansas Department of Education.

Reports To: Principal and Assistant Principal

Terms of Employment: 190 days with benefits provided according to the Siloam Springs

School Board polices.

Essential Job Functions:

• Work collaboratively with content team (PLC) and grade level interdisciplinary team.

• Teach the Arkansas Language Arts and Social Studies standards.

• Implement a variety of effective, research based instructional strategies consistently to engage learners with the essential learning standards.

• Monitor and assess student progress frequently, using both formative and summative assessments, and provide appropriate feedback.

• Adjust instruction within the classroom (Tier I) to meet the needs of all learners, reteaching when needed and extending learning for others.

• Effectively implement district initiatives.

• Maintain consistent and timely parent communication using appropriate structures.

• Meet or exceed professional responsibilities and professional behavior expectations.

Other Job Functions:

• Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.

• Attend meetings and perform duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.

• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.

• Serve on committees as assigned.

• Remain current on instructional practices in education