4th Grade Teacher Amboy Elementary
4th Grade Teacher Amboy Elementary
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Job Description
4th Grade Teacher Amboy Elementary
Department: Instructional
Job Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Building Principal
Grade/Level: Elementary K5
Amount of Travel Required: Minimal travel may be required if in conjunction with preapproved professional development activities.
Positions Supervised: None
Work Schedule: 190day contract Monday through Friday; Hours per day as set by the building Principal
POSITION SUMMARY
Instruct students in one or more subjects at the elementary level designated according to state licensure certification and subject matter specifically as assigned by the building Principal.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom responsible. Follow district policy and building procedures associated with student management; consistently demonstrate proficient classroom management skills.
- Maintain a cooperative relationship with other staff members.
- Demonstrate a high individual rate of attendance (goal being 95 or above annually) to maximize student learning.
- Follow all building procedures regarding attendance and punctuality keeping your Principal informed at times.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons units and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students varying needs and interests.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws district policies and administrative regulations.
- Assign and grade class work and homework in a timely manner. Communicate student progress by posting to Edline as required by your building administrator.
- Enforce all NLRSD Board policies administrative procedures and rules governing students; implement them.
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction using researchbased best practices.
- Guide and counsel all students based on their academic interests and needs.
- Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
- Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
- Use technology to support instruction.
- Meet with parents and/or guardians to discuss their childrens progress.
- Confer with parents or guardians other teachers counselors and administrators in order to resolve students behavioral and academic problems. Assist in the development and implementation of IEPs and 504 Plans.
- Prepare objectives and comprehensive lesson plans following curriculum maps and the Arkansas State Frameworks.
- Attend professional meetings educational conferences and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development evaluation and revision of elementary school programs.
- Prepare reports on students and activities as required by the administration.
- Select store order issue and inventory classroom equipment materials and supplies.
- Administer standardized ability and achievement tests according to state requirements and interpret results to determine students strengths and areas of need. Develop implement and update Academic Improvement Plans.
- Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
- Perform supervisory duties as assigned in accordance with state statutes.
- Adhere to North Little Rock School District Policies and the statemandated Educators Code of Ethics.
- Follow all state and federal guidelines in association with IDEA and ADA to ensure that all students have access to a comprehensive education.
- Maintain a valid Arkansas Teachers License with appropriate certification and Highly Qualified Teacher status (if applicable).
- Adhere to the Policies of the North Little Rock School District which are made available to employees as posted on the NLRSD website located online at www.nlrsd by accessing the School Board tab and opening the Policies by North Little Rock School District Board of Education folder then opening the Certified Personnel link.
- Other duties as assigned by the building Principal.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
- Accountability Accepts responsibility and accounts for his/her actions.
- Accurate Performs work accurately and thoroughly.
- Adaptability Adapts to change in the workplace.
- Communication Oral Communicates effectively with others using the spoken word.
- Communication Written Communicates in writing clearly and concisely.
- Consensus Building Brings about group solidarity to achieve a goal.
- Creative Thinks in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.
- Regular Attendance Reports to work regularly to maximize student progress.
- Diversity Oriented Works effectively with people regardless of their age gender race ethnicity religion or job type.
- Enthusiastic Brings energy to the performance of a task.
- Ethical Demonstrates conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
- Goal Oriented Focuses on a goal and obtains a predetermined result.
- Honesty / Integrity Truthful and seen as credible in the workplace.
- Initiative Takes actions to solve problems or reach goals.
- Innovative Looks beyond the standard solutions.
- Interpersonal Gets along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
- Judgment Formulates sound decisions using the available information.
- Loyal Demonstrates a trait of duty to students and coworkers.
- Management Skills Organizes and directs oneself and a classroom so as to effectively supervise students.
- Motivation Inspires oneself and students to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
- Organized Possesses the trait of being organized so as to follow systematic methods of performing tasks.
- Patience Acts calmly under stress and strain.
- Positive Attitude Optimistic teamfirst attitude displayed at all times.
- Presentation Skills Effectively presents information to students parents and others.
- Problem Solving Finds solutions for challenges deals proactively with workrelated problems.
- Punctual Reports to work on time reports to class or other duties on time.
- Reliability Dependable and trustworthy.
- Responsible Accountable or answerable for ones conduct.
- Tactful Shows consideration for and maintains good relations with students parents and coworkers.
- Team Building Convinces students parents and coworkers to work toward goals.
Education
- Minimum of a Bachelors Degree with a valid Arkansas Teachers License with the appropriate certification in addition to being a Highly Qualified Teacher meeting Arkansas Department of Education standards.
Experience
- Experience preferred but not required.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Computer Skills
- Basic technology proficiency with the ability to learn and implement district teacher technology to include grade reporting and parental communication technology (Grade Quick Ed Line Programs).
Certificates & Licenses
- Valid Arkansas Teachers License with the appropriate certification in addition to being a Highly Qualified Teacher in accordance with Arkansas Department of Education requirements.
Other Requirements
- Appreciation for diversity. Ability to pass required ASP/FBI/DHS background checks.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Other Physical Requirements
- Vision (Near Distance Peripheral)
- Sense of Sound (ability to converse with students and parents)
- Sense of Touch
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 quiet to loud depending on the activities of the day. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors. The work environment is generally indoors in a school classroom. Large crowds and student assembly situations are encountered in this job. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A. and is not
Employment Type
Full-Time
