Elementary Classroom Teacher (Grades 4-6) - Anticipated

This position is an anticipated vacancy beginning with the 2024-25 school year

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the building principal, facilitates student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documents teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addresses specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and provides feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

General Duties

Meets and instructs assigned classes in the location and at the times designated.

Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interest, and abilities of the students.

Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.

Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor.

Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.

Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and - in harmony with the goals – establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to the students.

Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.

Strives to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.

Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.

Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.

Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.

Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.

Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.

Makes provision for being available to students and parents for educational–related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.

Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department.

Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.

Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.

Qualifications

PDE Certification in Elementary Education (PK - 4) required; Certification Add-On for Grades 5-6 may be required; emergency certification can be obtained with appropriate qualifications.