Elementary School Teacher

Department: Elementary School

Reports To: Principal

Prepared By: Laura Williams, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction Date:  July 25, 2017

Approved By: Robert Ridgeway, Superintendent     Date:  July 25, 2017

Summary:

As a member of the elementary school staff, your primary responsibility is to help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Teach District-approved curriculum through both direct and inquiry-based instruction.
• Demonstration of a strong knowledge of the subject area being taught.
• Use workshop approach to ELA and mathematics instruction
• Demonstrates ability to use data to drive instructional decisions including the implementation of grade-level interventions time
• Able to use effective classroom management skills to develop positive working relationships with students and a productive learning environment
• Effectively apply and integrate technology to support meaningful teaching and successful student learning.
• Articulate to students their learning objectives and the reasons for their importance.
• Understands the diversity of student learning styles and the need for differentiated learning
• Provide timely, accurate, constructive, and specific feedback to students regarding their learning.
• Evaluate pupils' academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports and report cards
• Participates as a part of Individualized Education Program Team (IEPT)/Section 504 meetings when necessary.  Assists in the development and implementation of student IEP goals/Section 504 accommodations and instruction based on individual student needs.
• Maintains accurate records in a manner consistent with state and federal law as required by the District, to include student accommodations as specified in 504 plans and IEPs
• Communicate frequently with parents and guardians by such means as conferences, newsletters, notes, telephone calls, and email – both during and outside the school day.
• Participate in continual professional growth opportunities that are aligned with school and District priorities.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively within a department/grade level
• Participates in district-level staff meetings, in-service activities, staff development/special programs, school improvement teams, and planning committees as appropriate to the assignment.
• Represent the Harper Creek Community Schools in an affirmative manner in the community.
• Performs such other tasks as may from time to time be assigned by the supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

Supervises classroom, students, paraeducators, classroom aides, and volunteers

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s Degree

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement(s)

ZA preferred for the Kindergarten position

Language Skill

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on department and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.  Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents; skill in oral and written communication.  Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board of Education policies.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes to walk and sit.  Employees will bend, kneel, and twist more than the average person.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. such as boxes of books. ability to roll a fully loaded technology device cart.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.  The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff.  The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of students.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.