Elementary Teacher
Manassas Park City Schools
100 Park Central Plaza, Suite 300
Manassas Park, Virginia 20111
POSITION: Elementary Teacher
Salary/Hours:
- Pay scale: Teacher Salary Scale: https://www.mpark.net/departments/human_resources
- Position Length: 10 months/200 days
- Hours: Full time unless otherwise specified
JOB SUMMARY:
The elementary teacher facilitates student success in academic and interpersonal skills by implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations and goals. The teacher reports to the principal and assistant principal.
REQUISITE EDUCATION AND SKILLS:
- Must hold a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university. Must hold or be eligible for endorsement in Elementary Education with the VA Department of Education.
- Experience in computer technology or willing to pursue appropriate technology training as required by position.
- Must demonstrate effective knowledge of and be sensitive to the needs of a diverse student population.
- Ability to develop effective relationships with students, parents and school personnel.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: (including but not limited to the following)
- Complies with all school laws, State Board of Education regulations, and all policies and regulations made by the School Board and Superintendent.
- Performs all duties deemed necessary by the School Board and Superintendent for the efficient and successful operation of the school system.
- Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the division’s basic instructional philosophy and congruent with course standards; provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroup of students.
- Implements an instructional program, which provides appropriate learning for each student by differentiating instruction.
- Maintains records as required by law, School Board policies and regulations and strives to be prompt and accurate with required records and reports.
- Works cooperatively with the all staff members and interacts in a positive manner with parents and other community representatives.
- Directs instructional assistants, student teachers, assistant teachers, and/or student volunteers to provide an effective classroom program and address the needs of individual students.
- Encourages students to set and maintain high standards of achievement and classroom behavior.
- Demonstrates effective knowledge and use of curriculum content associated with the instructional assignment.
- Demonstrates preparation for classes assigned and shows evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor.
- Demonstrates knowledge and use of materials and resources in accordance with the adopted curriculum.
- Administers developmental testing program and subject specific assessments to assess student competency levels and/or to develop individual learning plans.
- Coordinates instructional activities and collaborates with other professional staff, both school based and non-school based, as required, to maximize learning opportunities.
- Demonstrates effective classroom management skills/delivery of instruction.
- Advises parents/guardians of student progress to communicate expectations and student achievement.
- Creates partnerships with parents/guardians to develop methods for improvement and/or reinforcement of classroom goals in the home environment.
- Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g., classroom, playground, field trips) to ensure a safe and positive learning environment.
- Maintains an effective system of monitoring student progress and informs appropriate persons when concerns arise.
- Demonstrates professional growth and attends all meetings called or approved by the Superintendent, Principal or Supervising Official.
- Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the principal, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.