About this role
Position: Elementary Teacher K-5 Reports to: Elementary School Principal Employment Status: Regular/Full-time FLSA Status: Exempt
Description: Instruct students in the specific area of specialty; help students learn subject matter and skills that will broaden their learning experiences and contribute to their development in order to set realistic expectations; establish proper rapport and effectively communicate with parents; create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; guide the process towards the achievement of curricular goals; participate in professional development activities NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance Essential Functions: • Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings. • Has a legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values. • Shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District. • Ensure safety of students • Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment • Prepare clear and timely lesson plans which align with state standards • Maintain accurate and complete records as required • Provide guidance to students to promote their educational development • Attend parent/teacher conferences • Collaborate with colleagues, students, and parents • Distribute course-related assignments • Ensure students are learning all subject material by appropriately assessing on a regular basis • Provide complete lesson plans for substitute • Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students • Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student life • Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined in the Board of Education approved courses of study • Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities • Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners • Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g. medical information • Attend meetings and in-services as required per negotiated agreement • Teach students using sound instructional practices • Attend educational field trips • Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards, and conferences • Refer students suspected of learning difficulties to the intervention assistance team • Notify parents if student is not meeting classroom goals • Observe ethics of the teaching profession • Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, and parents • Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy • Maintain and improve professional competence • Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports • Maintain inventory of materials and equipment • Perform hall/bus duty as assigned
Other Duties and Responsibilities: • Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment, and other educational materials • Promote good public relations • Respond to routine questions and requests in a timely, appropriate manner • Serve as a role model for students • Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships • Participate in committees, study teams, and cocurricular activities as agreed upon • Participate in intervention assistance team meetings • Maintain and improve professional competence by attending professional seminars, workshops, etc. to keep current on relevant issues • Supervise student teachers • Counsel, advise, encourage, and motivate students • Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or designee
Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a four-year college or university • Appropriate state of Ohio certifications/license • Meet the requirements of a “Highly Qualified” Teacher under the No Child Left Behind Act • Such alternative to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Knowledge of academic area and teaching methodology • Ability to work effectively with others • Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing • Effective, active listening skills • Organizational and problem solving skills • Training in varied instructional design • Knowledge of child development and an understanding of age appropriate tasks • Background/knowledge base in methodology and supervised practice • Ability to work in a team environment • Computer/word processing skills