Full Time Elementary Educator - 4th Grade - One Year Only

Iron County School District supports families in developing college and career readiness by building knowledge, skills, and relationships for all. Empowering all to learn at high levels through systematic district and school-wide supports.

About the role

Fiddlers Elementary School is seeking a full-time 4th Grade Elementary Educator for a one-year position. Under the direction of the school principal, the educator is responsible for the education of assigned students, creating a flexible program and classroom environment favorable for learning and personal growth.

The teacher will establish effective rapport with pupils; motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a strong foundation for further education, in accordance with each pupil's ability. Professional relations will be developed and maintained with other staff and parents.

Responsibilities

• Provides learning experiences and teaches the course of study prescribed by the District-approved curriculum, utilizing standards adopted by the State Board of Education.
• Develops lesson plans, adapts curriculum to meet individual pupil needs, and utilizes effective teaching techniques to translate lesson plans into productive learning experiences.
• Provides individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and motivate students.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
• Utilizes computers and other technological classroom support equipment in student instruction.
• Provides and maintains a safe and supervised environment in the classroom and on school grounds.
• Devises and utilizes techniques that accurately measure pupil progress.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and personal growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss academic and personal progress; interprets school programs.
• Communicates and cooperates with other professional staff in academic and personal growth areas.
• Demonstrates professional ethics as outlined by the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission.
• Conforms to District policies, including attendance, absences, and evaluations.
• Creates an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and/or interest centers.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Cooperates in school-wide supervision of students during out-of-classroom activities.
• Participates in faculty meetings, committees, and the sponsorship of pupil activities.
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with the district testing program.
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional materials; maintains required inventory records.
• Cooperates with custodian(s) for general housekeeping needs in assigned areas.
• Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance and job performance are required.