Elementary Rural School Teacher (One Year Contract)

About the role

To teach and have all students learn the taught curriculum and meet the mission of the school district. This position is a rural, multigrade setting. The educator will be responsible for up to five grade levels in a classroom.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Hold or be eligible to hold a Wyoming Teaching Certificate.
• Hold appropriate endorsement(s).
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill regarding the components of effective instruction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of content and teaching methods in area(s) of teaching assignment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmental needs of students.
• Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills.
• Evidence of ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative relationships with school personnel, students, and parents.
• Demonstrated understanding and empathy necessary for working with students.
• Evidence of willingness to advance district and building priorities.
• A portfolio of the above performance standards will be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Plans instruction consistent with the district approved curriculum and student performance standards for assigned subject area(s) grade level(s).
• Plans instruction based on formal and informal assessment of student abilities and needs as evidenced by documents and records.
• Plans effective use of class time.
• Modifies or adapts instruction so that all students learn the required student performances with high levels of success.
• Applies current best practices of teaching/learning to enhance student achievement.
• Implements an instructional design to reach student learning performances.
• Communicates effectively with learners.
• Provides for and maintains active student participation in the instructional process.
• Integrates appropriate technology to enhance student performance standards.
• Uses assessment of student performance to measure the effectiveness of instruction.
• Communicates student progress effectively to students, parents/guardian, and administrators.
• Attends to non-instructional tasks in a manner which maximizes the teaching/learning process.
• Maintains required and necessary records in an accurate, thorough and timely manner.
• Plans for effective use of additional human resources in the classroom as necessary.
• Addresses the changing needs of students to enhance their self-esteem and dignity.
• Establishes conditions under which students exercise self-discipline, honesty, leadership, and citizenship.
• Establishes and teaches clear expectations for appropriate behavior.
• Establishes consistent consequences for inappropriate behavior.
• Demonstrates and communicates a belief that all students can learn.
• Accepts responsibility and demonstrates progress toward their Professional Growth Plan.
• Demonstrates learning from participation in professional growth opportunities.
• Adheres to the Code of Ethics of the National Education Association.
• Recognizes problems and actively contributes to their resolution.
• Collaborates with others to fulfill responsibilities related to building and district values, mission, priorities, and student performance standards.
• Promotes parent/community relations and responsibilities.
• Demonstrates a concern for students' health and safety.
• Demonstrates the ability to adjust to necessary or required changes in the school program.
• Demonstrates the ability to adjust to the unexpected.
• Demonstrates the ability to adjust to the dynamics of a group.
• Assesses personal teaching effectiveness in the classroom and makes ongoing revisions.
• Becomes actively involved in the school's decision-making process.
• Serves as role model for colleagues by actively seeking growth experiences and demonstrating a willingness to help them realize success in their roles.
• Accepts and fulfills assigned responsibilities and duties in a prompt and efficient manner.
• Follows Board of Education policies, building procedures, and any other rules, regulations, or procedures that may be established by the central or building administration.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the building principal.

Physical Demands

Must be able to sit, stand and walk without fatigue and discomfort. Must be able to lift 25 pounds and push or pull 50 pounds.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be determined in accordance with provisions of the evaluation policy and procedures of the Board of Education.

Public Relations

Presents a pro-active and positive image of the school, students and staff and fosters the district mission.