26-27 Early Childhood Pre-K Teacher- Ruth Clark Elementary

Job Description

Title: Elementary Classroom Teacher

Reports to: Building Principal

Supervises: Assigned students/staff members

Evaluation: As per Negotiated Agreement

Job Summary:

To create flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in education with appropriate Kansas licensure.

Performance Responsibilities:

  • Teaches communications arts, social studies, mathematics, and science to students in a classroom, using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
  • Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
  • Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized, differentiated, and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
  • 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 student's academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
  • Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student's 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 and environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
  • Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
  • Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
  • Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned workday.
  • Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program.
  • Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
  • Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.
  • Builds a positive rapport with students, parents, and other staff members.
  • Demonstrates effective human relations and communication skills.
  • Complies with good safety practices.
  • Complies with all district rules, regulations, and policies.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-pace, high-intensive work environment.
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