Elementary School Classroom Teacher

Duties & Responsibilities

• Absenteeism: Present at school at the assigned time and perform all duties prescribed by the Principal and Board policy. Absence is only allowed for emergency reasons.
• Discipline and Attendance: Accept assigned responsibilities for the discipline, attendance, cumulative records, reports, grouping, and progress of the pupils according to state and local guidelines.
• Classroom Environment: Foster a healthy classroom environment and be responsible for the safekeeping of school furniture, instructional supplies, materials, equipment.
• Professional Meetings: Attend regular and special meetings of the faculty, Parent-Teacher group meetings, and professional meetings according to the adopted school calendar.
• Reports and Planning: Prepare proper reports, schedules, and lesson plans well in advance for use in implementing the instructional program. Submit syllabus and activities for approval by the end of the first two weeks of school.
• Records and Reports: Keep class records and grades, pupil attendance, and other pupil-related records and reports at school during the regular school day.
• Parent Communication: Contact the Principal or his designated representative as soon as possible when absent due to illness or an emergency. Maintain parent-teacher conferences.
• Health and Safety: Secure a physical examination, all transcripts, certificates, necessary records, and state and federal forms required by law and/or School Board Regulations as required for employment.
• Emergency Reporting: Report any unusual occurrences or events to the Principal immediately.
• Public Relations: Become acquainted with the parents through parent-teacher conferences and other appropriate methods. Act as a positive public relations agent for the school's programs and activities.
• Assistance: Assist in the auditory and visual screening of pupils. Participate in the selection, adoption, and inventory of textbooks. Implement innovative techniques and programs of instruction. Assist in curriculum development and evaluation.
• Supervision: Supervise bus duty, halls, and restrooms when needed.
• Other Duties: Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Principal, administrative staff, Superintendent, or the Board of Education.

Physical Demands

• Standing/Walking: Seldom
• Sitting: Rarely
• Handling/Finger/Feeling: Occasionally
• Reaching/Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally
• Bending/Stooping/Crouching: Occasionally
• Kneeling/Crawling: Not Specified
• Climbing/Balancing: Not Specified
• Lifting/Carrying: Up to 10 lbs. - Seldom, Up to 20 lbs. - Occasionally, Up to 50 lbs. - Not Specified, Up to 100 lbs. - Not Specified, Over 100 lbs. - Not Specified