Kindergarten Teacher

Qualifications

A Professional Educator License (PEL) issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is required.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), assessing student learning, adapting curriculum, collaborating with other educators, and encouraging students.
• Demonstrating the ability to focus on and utilize current events in learning situations.
• Varying motivational techniques to hold pupils' attention in the classroom.
• Displaying skill in questioning to elicit appropriate student responses.
• Making effective use of required and supplemental instructional materials.
• Using positive reinforcement to encourage learning on the part of students.
• Introducing lessons effectively.
• Conducting summaries and reviews in an effective manner.
• Maintaining a balance of teacher-pupil participation and interaction.
• Communicating with students by giving clear, explicit directions and explanations.
• Constructing tests which measure skills taught in the classroom based upon the goals and objectives of the lesson.
• Establishing appropriate lesson plans and class presentations for the age level and grade under instruction.
• Guiding pupils into efficient study habits.
• Presents evidence of having a classroom management plan.
• Communicating to students what the expectations are as concerns: rules of the classroom, cooperation and participation in classroom activities and discussions, classroom assignments and/or homework.
• Handling routine problems within the classroom utilizing the classroom management plan.
• Evidences neatness and orderliness in the classroom.
• Demonstrates concern for the care of district-owned educational materials and equipment.
• Demonstrates good judgment in sending students to the office.
• Learns and applies various instructional techniques within the classroom.
• Lesson plans are in evidence and well planned.
• Learns and applies a variety of instruction materials.
• Evidences a variety of activities which account for individual differences.
• Objectives are apparent from lesson plans.
• Consistency of lesson planning is in evidence.
• The general classroom climate is conducive to students attending to and participating in the lesson presentation.
• Class group settings are occasionally used to introduce new topics, concepts, or generalized studies.
• Students are attentive, but opportunities are provided for class discussion and interaction.
• Students are given an opportunity to work independently on meaningful tasks that derive from and contribute to the planned activities of the group.
• Students may be observed working among different instructional or activity areas and appear to be actively involved in learning.
• Makes a neat, professional, and personal appearance.
• Exhibits personal qualities in the classroom which promote a good learning climate.
• Adapts to the changing social climate of the classroom as it occurs.
• Exhibits enthusiasm for the pupil in the classroom.
• Uses voice inflections appropriate for the given classroom setting.
• Shows a sense of humor when appropriate in the classroom setting.
• Uses proper English usage in the classroom.
• Maintains poise and self-control in the classroom.
• Shows empathetic understanding for pupil concerns.
• Gives evidence of enthusiasm for teaching.
• Maintains a cooperative attitude toward the school setting.
• Exhibits dependability and punctuality while fulfilling teaching obligations.
• Exhibits mature judgment when dealing with students.
• Projects tact and courtesy in the classroom setting and in dealing with parents.
• Shows persistence and initiative in striving to improve teaching techniques.
• Attains the respect of students in the classroom.
• Works to get along with fellow colleagues.
• Strives to develop a positive line of communication between teacher, student, and parent.
• Exhibits professionalism in conduct in all school settings.
• Is sensitive to the need for keeping confidential information.
• Assumes responsibilities outside the classroom as they relate to school.
• Exercises responsibility for student management, both in the buildings and on school grounds.
• Assumes necessary non-instructional responsibilities.

Benefits

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Schedule

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