5th Grade Teacher
5th Grade Teacher
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Job Description
Job Title:General Education Teacher
Minimum Qualifications:
- Appropriately licensed/certified by the Illinois State Board of Education
- Teachers in grades 6-8 must have Middle School Endorsement in Content Area
Accountable to:
- Building Administrator(s)
Primary Objective:
- To establish effective rapport and good relationships with pupils parents other staff members and community members in order to create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth motivating pupils to develop skills attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary grade education in accordance with each pupils ability
Evaluation:
- Per the Performance Evaluation Reform Act of 2010 (PERA) Senate Bill 7 and Articles 24A and 34 of the Illinois School Code
Essential Job Functions:
- Teach district-approved curriculum
- Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district
- Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil
- Translate lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences
- Communicate regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters/notes (electronic or paper) phone calls conferences emails etc.
- Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere
- Evaluate pupils academic and social growth keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports
- Identify pupil needs makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans
- Available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day within contractual hours
- Plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals parents and/or volunteers in the classroom and on field trips
- Provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student
- Create an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays interest centers and exhibits of students work
- Supervise classroom students and volunteers
- Seek out professional growth opportunities and reflects on teaching practices in order to develop and grow professionally
- Participate in a professional community to contribute to overall school program
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Bending carrying climbing must be able to travel between job sites lifting pushing pulling reaching sitting standing and walking
- Must be able to occasionally lift move or push items of 50 lbs. such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture
- Must be able to supervise students in all types of weather meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff
Working Conditions:
- Includes extremes of temperature and humidity
- Hazards include stairs and communicable diseases
Terms of Employment:
- Per MTA Professional Collective Bargaining Agreement
FLSA Status:
- Salary/Exempt
Benefits:
- Per MTA Negotiated Agreement
Employment Type
Full-Time
