Fourth Grade Classroom Teacher

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students; and creating a flexible, safe, and optimal learning environment.

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 demonstrating the above performance standards will be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Prepares effectively for instruction by:
  • Planning instruction consistent with the district approved curriculum and student performance standards for assigned subject area(s) and grade level(s).
  • Planning instruction based on formal and informal assessment of student abilities and needs as evidenced by documents and records.
  • Planning effective use of class time.
• Ensures effective instructional interaction (teaching) by:
  • Modifying or adapting instruction so that all students learn the required student performances with high levels of success.
  • Applying current best practices of teaching/learning to enhance student achievement.
  • Implementing an instructional design to reach student learning performances.
  • Communicating effectively with learners.
  • Providing for and maintaining active student participation in the instructional process.
  • Integrating appropriate technology to enhance student performance standards.
• Effectively assesses instruction by:
  • Using assessment of student performance to measure the effectiveness of instruction.
  • Communicating student progress effectively to students, parents/guardians, and administrators.
• Effectively manages instruction by:
  • Attending to non-instructional tasks in a manner which maximizes the teaching/learning process.
  • Maintaining required and necessary records in an accurate, thorough, and timely manner.
  • Planning for effective use of additional human resources in the classroom as necessary.
• Establishes a positive learning climate by:
  • Addressing the changing needs of students to enhance their self-esteem and dignity.
  • Establishing conditions under which students exercise self-discipline, honesty, leadership, and citizenship.
  • Establishing and teaching clear expectations for appropriate behavior.
  • Establishing consistent consequences for inappropriate behavior.
  • Demonstrating and communicating a belief that all students can learn.
• Demonstrates a commitment to the profession by:
  • Accepting responsibility and demonstrating progress toward their Professional Growth Plan.
  • Demonstrating learning from participation in professional growth opportunities.
  • Adhering to the Code of Ethics of the National Education Association.
  • Recognizing problems and actively contributing to their resolution.
  • Collaborating with others to fulfill responsibilities related to building and district values, mission, priorities, and student performance standards.
  • Promoting parent/community relations and responsibilities.
  • Demonstrating a concern for students' health and safety.
  • Demonstrating the ability to adjust to necessary or required changes in the school program.
  • Demonstrating the ability to adjust to the unexpected.
  • Demonstrating the ability to adjust to the dynamics of a group.
  • Assessing personal teaching effectiveness in the classroom and making ongoing revisions.
  • Becoming actively involved in the school's decision-making process.
  • Serving as a role model for colleagues by actively seeking growth experiences and demonstrating a willingness to help them realize success in their roles.
• Demonstrates commitment to the Park County School District #6 by:
  • Accepting and fulfilling assigned responsibilities and duties in a prompt and efficient manner.
  • Following Board of Education policies, building procedures, and any other rules, regulations, or procedures that may be established by the central or building administration.
  • Performing 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.