Elementary School Teacher

Elementary Teacher

Reports to: Principal

Length of Assignment: 10 months

Primary purpose:

To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to

learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate

students to develop skills attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation

for upper elementary grade education in accordance with each students ability; to

establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

Responsibilities:

Duties of this job include but are not limited to:

• Teaches reading language arts social studies mathematics science art health Physical education and music to students in a classroom utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
  
  
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter.

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.

• Uses a variety of instruction strategies such as inquiry group discussion lecture discovery etc.

• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.

• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

• Evaluates students academic and social growth keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.

• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students progress and interpret the school program.

• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health attitude and learning problems.
  
  
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays bulletin boards and interest centers.

• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by professional growth activities.

• Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with guidelines.

• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.

• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day.

• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with state testing program.

• Participates in curriculum development programs as required.

• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: some lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Work in this classification is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects. Generally the job requires sitting walking and standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Certificates & Licenses Must have a Bachelors or foreign equivalent degree. Must have or be qualified to hold a NC teaching license in Elementary Education.

Continuing Education/TrainingMaintain Licensure & CEUs

Employment will require extensive background check.

*All employees are to adhere to the ALL of Richmond County Schools Board of Education Policies. They are located on the RCS County websitehere:RCS Board Policies

Required Experience:

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