Elementary Classroom Teacher

Two Positions Available

To provide instruction based on district curriculum and the district strategic plan which will allow students to reach their potential for intellectual physical emotional and psychological growth and maturation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position must be able to perform with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned

1. Plans and implements a program of study following state and district goals/curriculum that as much as possible meets the individual needs and development of students.
2. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals; establishes clear objectives for all instructional units projects and lessons to communicate these goals and objectives to students.
3. Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning with the resources provided by the district.
4. Establishes and clarifies acceptable standards for student behavior and demonstrates effective classroom management skills.
5. Diagnoses the needs and abilities of assigned students and prescribes appropriate learning activities for each student.
6. Evaluates each students growth routinely and develops instructional plans for the future.
7. Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
8. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student conduct and for the classroom develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and attendance.
9. Encourages students to set and maintain appropriate standards of classroom behavior.
10. Maintains accurate complete and confidential records as required by law district policy and administrative regulations.
11. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and maintains such records as required by law and district policy.
12. Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues.
13. Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning district curriculum and instructional methods goals and objectives.
14. Takes reasonable precautions to provide for health and safety of the students and to protect equipment materials and facilities.
15. Satisfactorily performs teaching responsibilities and continually evaluates and reappraises professional performance using district guidelines. Assumes the responsibility for seeking help and advice and takes full responsibility for demonstrating professional growth and needed improvement.
16. Serves as a role model to students in the areas of appearance actions behaviors and interpersonal interactions with peers.
17. Provides academic modifications for special needs students.
18. Attends meetings and serves on committees as directed.
19. Directs and assigns activities of assigned instructional assistants volunteers and other para-professionals.
20. Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students parents and staff.
21. Act as a friendly ambassador of the Junction City School District.
22. Perform such other tasks (which may require knowledge of other job descriptions) as may seem to be appropriate to the board or administration.

MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Marginal duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Attends in-service trainings.
2. Attends staff meetings.
3. Substitutes for other teachers as necessary.
4. Reports issues to authorities as necessary animal control suspicious activity etc.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or Experience: Minimum Bachelors Degree and current valid Oregon Teaching License with appropriate grade level/subject endorsement.
• Interpersonal Skills: Works well with others from diverse backgrounds. Focuses on solving conflict; maintaining confidentiality; listening to others without interrupting; keeping emotions under control; remaining open to others ideas and contributing to building a positive team spirit. Demonstrated ability to successfully multi-task and work with staff students and parents.
• Language Skills: Ability to communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing. Ability to respond effectively to questions in one-on-one small group situations to students and other school staff. Ability to verbally respond to common inquiries from students staff parents district patrons and the general public. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules procedure manuals and governmental regulations.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Ability to apply concepts such as percentages ratios proportions and concepts of probability and statistics.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral schedule or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer Skills: Strong knowledge of computer usage and ability to use accounting software database software internet software e-mail spreadsheets and word processing software. Ability to proficiently use the following programs strongly preferred: MS Word Excel Google programs including Gmail and other student databases. Ability to type accurately and proficiently.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to appropriately communicate with students teachers parents and members of the community. Ability to exercise good judgment to meet timelines and work in a dynamic environment with constant interruptions.
• Certificates Licenses Registrations: Certificates as determined by the district. Ability to obtain a valid CPR/First Aid card and an Oregon Drivers License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk stand sit use hands for fine manipulation handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is occasionally required to stoop kneel or crouch. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision.

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 work environment is in a school that combines standard office setting including standard office equipment (fax copier phone computer 10-key etc.) with the standard classroom setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate and occasionally high depending upon student population and activities. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions and outdoor weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens.

OTHER

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities skills duties requirements efforts functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise of guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Junction City School Districtis committed to building a diverse staff thatis fully representative of ourstudents and community. We stronglyencourageapplications from candidates of color and multilingual candidates.

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