Teacher Elementary Certified - Grade Kindergarten HHE

202526 School Year

182days/year

7.5 Hours Per Day

Purpose Statement

The job of Teacher Elementary was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process by serving as an elementary teacher with specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and/or individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers other professional staff and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students parents or guardians regarding instructional programs and student progress.

This job reports to the Principal.

Essential Functions

Administers instructional programs for the purpose of improving student success in academics through a defined course of study.

Administers subject specific assessments district and/or state tests etc. (e.g. MAP OLSAT SAT etc. for the purpose of assessing

student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.

Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; students achievements;

developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.

Analyzes assessment data for the purpose of enhancing student achievement.

Assesses student progress towards objectives gradelevel expectations and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students parents administration and/or seeking the assistance of district specialists.

Collaborates with instructional staff other school personnel parents and a variety of community resources (e.g. PTA business partners etc. for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.

Counsels students and seeks appropriate resources for the purpose of improving performance.

Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subjectspecific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.

Demonstrates support for building and district initiatives for the purpose of maximizing a collaborative approach to the Districts goals and objectives.

Differentiates classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional strategies and materials that address

individualized learning within established lesson plans.

Directs paraprofessionals volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.

Facilitates student learning (e.g. arranging field trips creating a learning environment integrating technology tutoring students before or after school etc. for the purpose of achieving success in academic interpersonal and daily living skills through defined lesson plans.

Maintains a variety of confidential and nonconfidential manual and electronic files and records for the purpose of providing up to date information and/or historical reference in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements.

Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment and is in adherence to district policies.

Models appropriate behaviors and responsibility for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social and interpersonal behavior.

Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom playground field trips etc. for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.

Organizes ageappropriate indoor and outdoor activities for the purpose of ensuring student participation in learning activities.

Participates in a variety of meetings as assigned by administrator or district personnel (e.g. PLC SAP staff collaboration PTA etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.

Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades attendance anecdotal records lesson plans progress reports tardy letters incidence reports etc. for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.

Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.

Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers students parents administrators etc. for the purpose of resolving issues providing information and/or direction.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple highly complex technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skillbased competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math including calculations using fractions percents and/or ratios; read technical

information compose a variety of documents and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledgebased competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include appropriate codes policies regulations and/or laws; ageappropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; and behavioral management strategies.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities meetings and/or events; gather collate and/or classify data; and use jobrelated

equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data and utilize jobrelated equipment. Problemsolving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problemsolving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines and problemsolving with equipment is moderate. Specific abilitybased competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; and working flexible hours.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; and operating within a defined budget. The utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the jobs functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the organizations services.

under conditions with some exposure to the risk of injury and/or illness.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling; significant stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 10 sitting 40 walking and 50 standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and

ExperienceJobrelated experience is required.

EducationBachelors degree in jobrelated area.

EquivalencyNone Specified

Required TestingNone Specified

Certificates & LicensesMissouri State Teaching Certificate

Continuing Educ./ TrainingUnits of Continuing Education

ClearancesCriminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance