Elementary Teacher Dresden Elementary

Dresden Elementary School is seeking qualified applicants for an elementary teaching position grade to be determined for the 26-27 school year.

Learn more about DES here: Job Title

Classroom Teacher

Reports to

School Principal

Status

Full Time 10 month (200 days)

Purpose of Job

Weakley County Schools understands that the classroom teacher is the key factor in student success. The classroom teacher should plan organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to fulfill their academic potential.

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution

Valid professional Tennessee teachers license with appropriate certification

Experience in the area assigned preferred

Knowledge of instructional methods appropriate for students at the respective grade level

Desire and ability to work with students at the specified age level with diverse backgrounds and levels of ability toward accomplishing their educational goals

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills

Job Description

Plan prepare and deliver lessons that align to state standards and facilitate active learning within the district curriculum

Develop a scheme of work assessments and grading in accordance with established procedures

Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities

Prepare the classroom for class activities

Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities

Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students varying needs

Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment

Use relevant technology to support instruction

Observe and evaluate students performance and development

Assign and grade class work homework tests and assignments

Provide appropriate feedback on work

Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students

Maintain accurate and complete records of students progress and development

Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law district policies and school regulations

Prepare required reports on students and activities

Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures in accordance with the disciplinary systems of the school

Participate in school and system-sponsored activities

Communicate effectively with students parents school administrators and other staff including discussing topics that may be sensitive with confidentiality

Participate in department and school meetings parent meetings

Keep updated with developments in the subject area teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities

Adhere to the Tennessee Teacher Code of Ethics

Essential Functions

Maintain consistent predictable attendance and punctuality including participation in required meetings trainings and professional development

Perform all duties with integrity professionalism accountability and in compliance with all school district state and federal laws/policies.

Interact professionally and effectively with students parents/guardians coworkers administrators and members of the public.

Maintain appropriate confidentiality of student personnel and district information.

Follow all safety procedures and report hazards incidents or unsafe conditions in a timely manner.

Use district equipment technology and resources appropriately and in support of assigned duties.

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or administrators.

Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Physical Demands

This job may require lifting objects that exceed 20 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Other physical demands that may be required are as follows:

Pushing and/or pulling

Stooping and/or kneeling

Reaching

Talking

Hearing

Seeing

Capacity and Ability Requirements

Specific capacities and abilities may be required of an individual to learn or adequately perform a task or job duty.

Intelligence: The ability to understand instructions and underlying principles. Ability to reason and make judgments.

Verbal: Ability to understand the meanings of words and the ideas associated with them.

Numerical: Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately.

Manual dexterity: Ability to move the hands and fingers easily.

General Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so assigned.

Weakley County Schools is an Equal Opportunity compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act the school system may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Applying online indicates the receipt and review of this job description by the (potential) employee.

Required Experience:

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