Elementary Teacher K-5
Elementary Teacher K-5
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Job Description
REPORTS TO:CCS Head of School
SUPERVISES:May coordinate and direct the activities of teacher assistants.
PURPOSE:To plan organize and present instruction and instructional environments that help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Management of Instructional Time
The teacher has materials supplies and equipment for each lesson ready at the start of the lesson or instructional activity; gets the class started quickly; gets students on task quickly at the beginning of each lesson; maintains a high level of student timeontask.
Management of Student Behavior
The teacher has established a set of rules and procedures that govern the handling of routine administrative matters; has established a set of rules and procedures that govern student verbal participation and talk during different types of activitieswholeclass instruction small group instruction etc.; has established a set of rules and procedures that govern student movement in the classroom during different types of instructional and non instructional activities; frequently monitors the behavior of all students during wholeclass small group and seat work activities and during transitions between instructional activities; stops inappropriate behavior promptly and consistently yet maintains the dignity of the student.
Instructional Presentation
The teacher begins lesson or instructional activity with a review of previous materials; introduces the lesson or instructional activity and specific learning objectives when appropriate; speaks fluently and precisely; presents the lesson or instructional activity using concepts and language understandable to the students; provides relevant examples and demonstrations to illustrate concepts and skills; assigns tasks that students handle with a high rate of success; asks appropriate levels of questions that students handle with a high rate of success; conducts lesson or instructional activity at a brisk pace slowing presentations when necessary for student understanding but avoiding slowdowns; makes transitions between lessons and between instructional activities within lessons efficiently and smoothly; makes sure that the assignment is clear; summarizes the main point(s) of the lesson at the end of the lesson or instructional activity.
Instructional Monitoring of Student Performance
The teacher maintains clear firm and reasonable work standards and due dates; circulates during class work to check all students performance; routinely uses oral written and other work products to check student progress; poses questions clearly and one at a time.
Instructional Feedback
The teacher provides feedback on the correctness or incorrectness of inclass work to encourage student growth; regularly provides prompt feedback on assigned outofclass work; affirms a correct oral response appropriately and moves on; provides sustaining feedback after an incorrect response or no response by probing repeating the question giving a clue or allowing more time.
Facilitating Instruction
The teacher has an instructional plan which is compatible with the school and system wide curricular goals; uses diagnostic information obtained from tests and other assessment procedures to develop and revise objectives and/or tasks; maintains accurate records to document student performance; has instructional plan that matches/aligns objectives learning strategies assessment and student needs at the appropriate level of difficulty; uses available human and material resources to support the instructional program.
Interacting Within the Educational Environment
The teacher treats all students in a fair and equitable manner; interacts effectively with students coworkers parents and community.
Performing NonInstructional Duties
The teacher carries out noninstructional duties as assigned and/or as need is perceived; adheres to established laws policies rules and regulations; follows a plan for professional development and demonstrates evidence of growth.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs other related work as required.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum of Bachelors degree from regionally accredited college/university fully licensed in education (preferred)
QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Physical Requirements: Must be able to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers copiers typewriters calculators pencils scissors and equipment for children with special needs etc. Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects. Due to amount of time spent standing and/or walking physical requirements are consistent with those for light Work.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to constantly monitor the safety and wellbeing of students particularly when student is participating in an inclusive activity.
Ability to motivate students.
Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment. Ability to perform general clerical duties.
Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom. Ability to operate common office machines.
Ability to maintain basic files and records.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitates by work assignments.
DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees to this job.
Employment Type
Full-Time
