26-27 Kennedy 2nd Grade Teacher
Norman Public Schools · Norman, OK · 3 wk ago
EducationFull-time
About the role
A current Oklahoma Certificate or License with endorsements for appropriate level/subject area is required. A Bachelor's Degree in education or a related field from a college/university recognized by the Oklahoma Board of Education is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Possess a broad scope and knowledge of relevant subject matter and be acquainted with recent pedagogical developments.
- Participate in and contribute to NPS' curriculum development programs.
- Understand and apply sound principles of childhood development related to physical, emotional, intellectual, and social growth.
- Understand and utilize a variety of strategies to facilitate participation and learning by all students.
- Translate lesson plans into learning experiences that effectively utilize the available time for instruction.
- Establish and adjust procedures to ensure that district and site objectives are attained despite individual student differences.
- Provide clear direction and instruction.
- Make assignments related to objects and arrange for differentiated assignments to meet the needs and abilities of all students.
- Evaluate students' academic growth fairly and impartially, utilizing standardized tests, as well as teacher designed assignments.
- Administer group-standardized tests in accordance with the district testing program.
- Keep appropriate and accurate records and prepare reports relating to students' progress and needs.
- Cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
- Organize classroom routines to minimize classroom disciplinary problems.
- Handle all but the most serious classroom disciplinary problems without administrative involvement.
- Establish and maintain necessary standards of student behavior to achieve a positive and functional learning environment without negatively impacting other classrooms.
- Be familiar with and abide by ALL district policies and procedures.
- Select and use the appropriate materials to facilitate teaching and learning of the adopted curriculum.
- Maintain building equipment and supplies in the best possible condition and promote this good stewardship among students.
- Establish rapport with students and provide a pleasant, safe and orderly climate conducive to learning.
- Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities while meeting the districts' requirement for professional development activities.
- Supervise students during out of class times in the course of the workday.
- Carry out your designated share of the extra-curricular school activities.
- Demonstrate a professional and ethical attitude towards the district, school, other employees, students, parents, and the public.
- Develop and maintain open communication.
- Work cooperatively with administrators, colleagues, volunteers, students, and parents.
- Share ideas, materials, and space.
- Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student progress.
- Help parents and students understand the school program.
- Demonstrate good judgement and sound decision making.
- Participate in school site improvement planning and faculty committees.
- Assist special education students with academic, social, and personal needs.
- Keep required records in an efficient and legible manner and in accordance with all district requirements.
- Present a professional appearance appropriate to assigned duties.
- Understand and apply knowledge of multicultural issues.
Qualifications
Knowledge Personnel - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations, and personnel information systems.
Skills
- Communication Skills: A teacher must possess and demonstrate effective communication skills as he/she exchanges information, gives and receives instructions, responds to inquiries, completes forms, and prepares correspondence. Teachers must have the ability to write legibly. A teacher must also demonstrate an excellent knowledge of grammatical structure, spelling and vocabulary. Teachers must communicate in a clear and grammatically correct manner at all times.
- Performance Measures: A teacher performs skilled, professional leveled tasks under limited supervision to provide the appropriate teaching strategies and environment for student learning. This includes but is not limited to; developing lesson plans, teaching, evaluating student progress, assigning grades, accomplishing curriculum objectives, meeting with parents and staff to enhance the learning process and growth of the students, utilizing discretion, ingenuity, and independent judgment to meet the challenges of the job. Teachers must establish guidelines/syllabus with the appropriate instructional objectives, maintain classroom discipline, encourage learning with effective teaching techniques, and promote acquisition of skills and knowledge to apply principles, theories, and other learning objectives. Teachers must also monitor student progress (grading, feedback, behavior.. etc..), provide an environment that encourages independent thinking and demonstrates care and assistance for students with special concerns or needs.
Related Duties
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephones, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Analyzing Data or Information - Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluation results to choose the best solution and solve the problem.
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Interacting with Computers - Using computers and computer systems (including software and hardware) to program, set up functions, and enter data or process information.
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge - Keeping up-to-date technically and applying knowledge to your job.
- Organizing, Planning and Prioritizing Work - Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Processing Information - Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information and data.
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards - Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.