2nd Grade Elementary Teacher

Qualifications

• State Certificate to teach in Elementary.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Master's Degree in related area preferred.
• Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers school elementary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school system.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.
• Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• This job requires frequent bending/stooping and occasional to frequent squatting/crouching, reaching above the shoulder, and pushing and pulling.
• There is occasional lifting up to 45 pounds to assist the lifting of chairs, classroom equipment and supplies.
• Employee must have the dexterity to operate keyboards, computers, copy machines, and other office/instructional machines.
• Must be able to supervise students in the classroom and outside.
• Must be able to communicate with student and parents.
• Must be able to get around the classroom, media center, cafeteria, campus, etc.
• Must be able to assist students with normal activities.
• Able to communicate on the telephone.
• Able to get around the various sites.
• Able to perform playground, lunch, bus and related duties.
• Those assigned to special activities like physical education must be able to demonstrate the proper techniques of athletic/physical educational activities. Those involved in music classes will have to be able to play piano and sing, etc. to teach classes.
• Ability to handle sick/injured students.

Schedule

180-day contract. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District.