1st Grade Teacher - Central Primary

Supervisor: Principal

General Job Description:

The Elementary Teacher will provide guidance and instructional experiences that are academically and developmentally appropriate for each student assigned to that classroom.

Work Schedule:

Contract Days: 185

Contract Hours: 7

Qualifications:

1. Bachelors degree

2. Valid New Mexico teaching license with endorsements as needed.

3. TESOL endorsement preferred

Physical Requirements:

Sitting standing lifting and carrying (up to 50 lbs. reaching squatting kneeling and moving light furniture may be required.

Performance Responsibilities:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. The teacher accurately demonstrates knowledge of the content area and approved curriculum.
2. The teacher appropriately utilizes a variety of teaching methods and resources for each area taught.
3. The teacher communicates with and obtains feedback from students in a manner that enhances student learning and understanding.
4. The teacher comprehends the principles of student growth development and learning and applies them appropriately.
5. The teacher effectively utilizes student assessment techniques and procedures.
6. The teacher manages the educational setting in a manner that promotes positive student behavior and a safe and health environment.
7. The teacher recognizes student diversity and creates an atmosphere conducive to the promotion of positive student involvement and selfconcept.
8. The teacher demonstrates a willingness to examine and implement change as appropriate.
9. The teacher works productively with colleagues parents and community members.
10. The teacher follows board policies and administrative rules and regulations.
11. The teacher will work with the special education teacher(s) to design and implement the IEP of any special needs student assigned to that classroom.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

1. Communicate accurate and uptodateinformation to students in a way that enhances student learning andincludes demonstrating effective writing skills and use of standard English.
2. Manage time appropriately.
3. Cooperate with administration parentsand coworkers.
4. Create a positive atmosphere and arrangethe physical environment of the classroom for optimum learning.
5. Prepare for instruction and show writtenevidence of preparation.
6. Take precautions to protect equipmentmaterials and facilities.
7. Maintain accurate and complete recordsas required by the school district and reportsprogress or lack thereof to parents in a timely manner.
8. Attend and participate in faculty and training meetings.
9. Complete duties (hall bus etc. as assigned.
10. Leave adequate preparations for asubstitute.
11. Develop and implement appropriateclassroom management strategies while maintaining high expectations for student behavior.
12. Encourage cooperation between students.
13. Maintain student involvement inappropriate tasks.
14. Use and apply appropriate conflict resolutionskills.
15. Demonstrate public relations skills.
16. Use appropriate techniques strategiesand materials to achieve the desired instructional goal.
17. Adapt the curriculum to meet the needsof individual students.
18. Use current technology for instruction andmanagement purposes.
19. Use diagnostic data to improveinstructional programs.
20. Select use and interpret evaluationdata.
21. Is available to parents studentsadministration and peers outside the school day if needed.
22. Attend extracurricular activities.
23. Spend time beyond the school daygrading recording papers planning instruction etc.
24. Report suspected child abuse andneglect.
25. Responsible for students on field trips.
26. Act as a good role model within thecontext of the school.
27. May supervise educational assistantspracticum students student teachers and high school vocational lab students.
28. Develop and use community andprofessional resources.
29. Understand and apply learning theories.
30. Accept other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the supervisor.
31. Demonstrate concern for studentswellbeing and positive esteem.

Work Environment

Must be able to work within various degrees of noise temperature and air quality. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be selfmotivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision. After hour work may be required. May make site or home visits when needed and appropriate.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of this position. Employees may be directed to perform jobrelated tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.