JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB SUMMARY:

To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for upper elementary grade education, in accordance with each student ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To excel in this role, the individual must meet the following key responsibilities:

• Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, and health to students in a classroom, using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate  learning activities.

• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.

• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences as to best utilize the available time for instruction.

• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning  atmosphere in the classroom.

• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate and timely records, and prepares progress reports.

• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student progress and interpret the school program.

• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.

• Creates and effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.

• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.

• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.

• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.

• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.

• Administers group-standardized tests in accordance with district testing program.

• Participates in curriculum development programs as required.

• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Additional tasks as assigned.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: The role requires frequent walking and standing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment is generally stable, with minimal exposure to unusual temperatures, noise, or hazards. The position requires extended and non-traditional hours to fulfill job duties, as well as participation in organization-sponsored events and meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with:

• K-9 endorsement

LICENSES/CREDENTIAL: Valid Illinois Teacher's License (PEL).

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Employment begins on August 1 each year and ends two weeks after the final day of the academic year for students and teachers.

EVALUATION: The performance of this role is evaluated according to the Board's policy on evaluating professional personnel.