Elementary Teacher

Elementary Classroom Teacher
 
JOB DESCRIPTION:
To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary education, in accordance with each pupil’s ability; to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Colorado Type A Teaching License endorsed in Elementary Education.
2. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

RESPONSIBLE TO AND EVALUATED BY:
     The Principal and/or Assistant Principal.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
166 contract days and 8.5-hour work day. Salary is commensurate with Board-approved salary schedule.  

BENEFITS:
PERA; Health benefit option, personal days and sick days as per district policy, and all holidays and breaks per school calendar.

EVALUATION:
Performance of the Elementary classroom teacher will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of Board policy.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art and SEL to pupils in a classroom utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
2. Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
3. 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.
4. Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
5. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
6. Evaluates pupils academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares report cards.
7. Communicates with parents through conferences, phone calls and notes to discuss pupil’s progress and interpret the school program.
8. Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems.
9. Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards and interest centers.
10. Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
11. Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines.
12. Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
13. Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day including halls and recess duty.
14. Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program.
15. Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
16. Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.
17. Supports the District’s Strategic Plan.
18. Supports the School’s Unified Improvement Plan.
19. Other duties as assigned.

FLSA STATUS:       Exempt

SALARY:
Based on 2024-2025 Salary Scale which is available on www.pvsd50.org under financial transparency.  Base salary starts at $45,718.