Elementary School Teacher

The elementary teacher provides support to the instructional process by serving as the classroom leader with specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas. The person in this position develops lesson plans and delivers group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborates with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues. This person also responds to a wide range of inquiries from students’ parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress. Essential Duties: (These duties represent a sample and may vary by position.) • Provides all students the best education available anywhere, preparing every child to lead a rich and productive life in the 21st century. • Creates a culture of effectiveness, by setting high standards and expectations for all students. • Teaches courses assigned by their principal/supervisor which are aligned to their licensure area; including but not limited to combined grade classes, specialized subject such as math, science or literacy. • Prepares course objectives and outlines for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of the state and the school • Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in accordance with goals established by the CMS Strategic plan. • Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects and communicates those objectives to students. Also provides written evidence of preparation upon request of the principal or his/her designee. • Instructs students individually and in groups during the instructional time, using various teaching methods such as but not limited to lectures, discussions, demonstrations, presentations, class projects, use of media, , technology, current research in instruction, tutorials and other tools that provides for student engagement in the learning process and enables students to achieve learning objectives. • Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests, including students with disabilities and limited English proficiencies. • Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner. • Meets with parents and guardians to discuss their child/ren’s progress and to determine priorities for their child/ren and their resource needs. • Prepares students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks. • Prepares materials and classrooms for class activities. • Observes and assesses students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health on a regular basis. • Reads books to entire classes or small groups. • Provides a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.