26-27 Madison Pre-Kindergarten Classroom Teacher

Credentials: Current Oklahoma Teaching Certificate with endorsements for the appropriate level/subject area.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field from a college/university recognized by the State Board of Education.

Reports to: Building Principal

Contract length: 182 days (returning teachers); 182 days + Induction Week (new teachers). Work schedule includes 30 minutes before and after school and special events outside the regular workday.

Responsibilities

• Possess a broad scope and knowledge of subject matter and stay acquainted with recent developments in teaching.
• Participate in and contribute to curriculum development programs as required.
• Understand and apply principles of child development related to physical, intellectual, emotional, and social growth.
• Use a variety of strategies to facilitate learning and provide opportunities for all students to participate.
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences that effectively utilize available instructional time.
• Define objectives aligned with district and site goals, adjusting for individual and group differences.
• Relate objectives, involve learners, explain directions, adjust based on monitoring, guide practice, establish closure, and demonstrate desired skills.
• Make differentiated assignments to meet students' needs and abilities.
• Evaluate students' academic growth fairly and impartially using standardized tests and teacher-designed assessments.
• Administer group-standardized tests in accordance with the district testing program.
• Keep accurate records and prepare reports on students' progress.
• Identify students' needs and collaborate with staff to address health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Organize classroom routines to minimize disciplinary issues and handle most problems independently.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior to create a positive learning environment.
• Familiarize yourself with and abide by all district policies and procedures.
• Teach adopted courses of study using appropriate materials to facilitate learning.
• Maintain building, equipment, and supplies in good condition and promote these attitudes in students.
• Establish rapport with students and provide a pleasant, safe, and orderly climate conducive to learning.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Supervise students during out-of-class times.
• Carry out a designated share of extracurricular school activities.
• Demonstrate professional and ethical attitudes toward the district, school, employees, and the public.
• Exhibit emotional maturity, initiative, self-reliance, problem-solving skills, and constructive responses to criticism.
• Develop and maintain open communication and work cooperatively with administrators, colleagues, students, and parents.
• Share ideas, materials, and space, and communicate with parents about students' progress and school programs.
• Demonstrate good judgment in decision-making and participate in school improvement planning and faculty committees.
• Work on a team with other educators and assist special education students as outlined in Individual Education Plans.
• Keep required records efficiently and legibly.
• Present a professional appearance appropriate to the teaching assignment.
• Display knowledge and understanding of multicultural issues.
• Perform teaching and reporting requirements for state and federally funded programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

Benefits

• Sick leave: 10 days
• Personal business leave: 3 days
• Teacher retirement: Paid in full by Norman Public Schools

Skills

• Good customer service and people skills
• Ability to handle problems and provide information and technical assistance
• Compliance with safety guidelines and policies
• Adherence to school dress standards and attendance policies
• Creativity, initiative, and effective problem-solving
• Discretion, ingenuity, and independent judgment
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate openly with staff, students, and parents