Elementary Classroom Teacher

Elementary Classroom Teacher

Appointment: Principal

Qualifications:

• shall hold a bachelor's degree or higher and the required Kentucky certificate for the assigned position.
• shall demonstrate the ability to work effectively with students, peers and adults.
• shall demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and faculty.

Reports To:  Principal

Terms of Employment:  185 Days

SALARY:  Commensurate with the school district's Certified Salary Schedule.

Physical Qualifications:  Shall have the ability to sit, stoop, possibly lift up to 50 pounds or more, and any/all body movements as related to the job description.

Job Goal:  To help students acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes that will contribute to the thier development into mature, able and responsible men and women.

• General Job Responsibilities
  • Instructional and Classroom Management:
    • The teacher uses effective instructional/assessment techniques
    • Ensures students are on task during the lesson/activity
    • Follows prescribed curriculum to the academic expectations as determined by school policy.
    • Implements and monitors the Individual Education Plan or other learning plan approved for individual students.
    • Demonstrates innovation in the classroom.
    • Effectively plans and prepares for instruction that is designed to meet the needs of individual students.
• Instructional and Classroom Management (cont.):
  • Uses effective classroom management techniques.
• Professional Responsibilities:
  • The teacher follows school, district, state and federal guidelines and policies.
  • The teacher attends staff meetings.
  • The teacher reports to work regularly and on time.
  • The teacher keeps up to date on current educational trends
  • The teacher correctly completes and properly files all required records and reports on time.
  • The teacher shares ideas and materials with fellow educators.
  • The teacher serves on district, school, department and/or team committees in a positive, productive manner.
  • The teacher selects appropriate channels for resolving concerns/problems.
  • The teacher cooperates with resource personnel, other staff members and parents.
  • The teacher attends to assigned duties and responsibilities in a prompt manner.
  • The teacher promotes a proper and attractive physical environment for the classroom.
  • The teacher promotes a professional image through proper personal appearance.
  • The teacher initiates parent/teacher conferences, meetings and written communications.
  • The teacher attends and promotes school related activities as required. (includes staff development activities).
• Interpersonal Relationships:
  • The teacher is cooperative.
  • The teacher demonstrates self-control.
  • The teacher gives and receives constructive criticism.
  • The teacher deals only with those involved in issues of controversy and disagreement
  • The teacher is flexible and reasonable.
  • The teacher displays a sense of humor at the appropriate time and place.
  • The teacher keeps information confidential about students and peers.
  • The teacher positively interprets school and district policies, programs and activities to parents, peers, patrons and community members.