Kindergarten Teacher

TITLE: ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM TEACHER

POSITION TYPE:  Exempt

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Assume responsibility for the planning and delivery of instruction for student learning in the classroom and the school.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Holds a professional license with a teaching endorsement at the appropriate level (elementary, middle, or high school)
• Demonstrates professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, parents, school personnel, and members of the community
• Ability to move about the room to monitor students and check work in classrooms with varied seating and desk organization patterns
• Ability to travel to more than one work location in the course of the day if assigned to an itinerant position
• Ability to prepare required written reports
• Ability to monitor and ensure appropriate student behavior, including outdoor activity areas, gymnasiums, etc.
• Possesses high moral standards and integrity

REPORTS TO:

                School Administrator

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans and prepares for classroom instruction
• Provides a positive classroom environment that promotes student learning
• Uses a variety of instructional strategies to meet varied student needs
• Complies with state laws, school board policies, and administrative regulations
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed for an orderly, productive classroom and school.
• Monitors and assesses student progress
• Identifies resources and personnel to meet the needs of individual students
• Maintains accurate, complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
• Informs parents regarding student progress, the instructional program, and other school issues
• Demonstrates positive school-community relations
• Works cooperatively with colleagues, support staff, and administration
• Engages in professional growth activities and demonstrates professionalism
• Identifies needed resources and materials for classroom instruction
• Contributes to the total school program
• Performs other duties as assigned by school administrator

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Based on teacher salary and years of experience

EVALUATION:

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Personnel.