TEACHER- GENERALIST (1ST GRADE)

Duties And Responsibilities

• Understands and supports the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools.
• Models and instills a love of learning.
• Designs and implements appropriate instruction of content area(s) assigned in line with school standards, curriculum, and student needs.
• Plans, prepares, and delivers lesson plans and instructional materials that maximize student engagement and learning.
• Utilizes a variety of teaching practices and methodologies that reflect diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds to meet the individual needs of students.
• Instructs and monitors students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Uses relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Counsels and mentors students in tutoring sessions to meet all students' needs.
• Conducts home visits to build stronger relationships with students and families.
• Hosts and mentors student clubs to help students explore passions and leadership skills.
• Attends and assists with after-hours activities such as student celebrations, parent meetings, and campus-hosted events.
• Manages student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Monitors and adjusts teaching strategies based on student progress.
• Attends department, school, district, and parent meetings.
• Participates in district and campus staff development and serves on staff committees.
• Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Prepares required reports on students and activities.
• Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Assigns and grades classwork, homework, tests, and assignments.
• Takes daily attendance.
• Communicates necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs.

Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Effective communication skills in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internally and externally to the district.
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in using computers, including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine, and telephone.
• Ability to analyze data.

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

• Light Work: may require the occasional light lifting.
• Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
• Position is in a classroom setting and involves intermittent speaking, standing, walking, and writing.
• Moderate travel is required.