About this role
Job Title: Title 1 Teacher Reports to: Site Administrator(s) and District Administrators Compensation: Teacher's Salary Schedule Overtime Status: Exempt Position Summary: Creating an exciting and 21st-century elementary Title 1 program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establishing effective rapport with pupils; motivating pupils to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for reading and/or math education, in accordance with each pupil's ability; and establishing good relationships with parents and other staff members. Minimum Qualifications/Job Requirements: Education: Bachelor's Degree Required, Valid teaching certificate with appropriate reading and/or math endorsement (preferred) Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc: Oklahoma Teaching Certification in Reading Specialist or HQ in Reading or Math (preferred) Other: Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others, demonstrate self-discipline and initiative, and follow state and district guidelines. Title 1 experience preferred. Duties and Responsibilities:
• Teaches reading and/or math strategies to pupils in a classroom, using the course of study adopted by the Oklahoma State Department of Education and Sapulpa's Board of Education, and any other appropriate learning activities as supported by the district/site administration.
• Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil with the identified objectives.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to make the best use of available instructional time.
• Utilizes grading patterns that are fairly administered and based on identified criteria.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. Will treat pupils with respect and dignity.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents in various ways to discuss pupils' progress and interpret the school program.
• Interacts with pupils, staff, and parents in a positive and professional manner.
• Identifies pupils' needs and collaborates with other professional staff members to assess and help pupils address health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Establish rapport with pupils and provide a pleasant, safe, and orderly learning environment.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Will integrate technology resources into the curriculum in accordance with the district's technology initiative plans.
• Extra Duty responsibilities may apply to this position.
• Assist wherever needed.