Grade 4 Teacher

POSITION TITLE: ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM TEACHER

DEPARTMENT: TEACHER

REPORTS TO: BUILDING PRINCIPAL

SUMMARY: 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 in accordance with each pupil’s ability and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Other duties may be assigned.
 

Teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics and science to pupils in a classroom using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.

Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.

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.
 

Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.

Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
 

Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.

Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil’s progress and interpret the school program.
 

Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems.

Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards and interest centers.
 

Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected growth activities.

Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.

Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.

Administers group standardized tests in accordance with the district testing program.

Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
 

Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.

Implement an individual education program for special needs students.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

Supervises classroom and students (aides, volunteers and parent helpers where appropriate).  Performs general supervisory duties as scheduled.

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 the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
 

Bachelor Degree. 

(Masters Degree for certain positions).  

Additional credits required for completion of certification requirements.
 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Valid Connecticut Teaching Certificate.
 

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
 

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

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.  Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Basic knowledge and experience with standard hardware and software applications.  Ability to use computers for Email, word processing, accounting, databases and presentations.

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 teaching competencies to instructional programs.  Ability to plan and implement lessons based on 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 and the code of professional responsibility for teachers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described 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 the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to fifty (50) pounds, such  as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts.  The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being or work output of other people.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus.  The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

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 the essential functions.
 

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.  Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.