Job Description
Elementary Teacher - Primary Grades THE POSITION Under general supervision, serves as classroom teacher in grades 1, 2, and 3, or a combination thereof, and creates a flexible program and environment favorable to learning and personal growth in accordance with each student’s ability.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Principal
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES The duties listed are typical, but not exclusive:
- Provides learning experiences and teaches the course of study prescribed by the District approved curriculum.
- Develops and uses instructional materials suitable for verbal and/or visual instruction of students with a wide range of mental, physical and emotional maturity.
- Provides individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and motivate students.
- Establishes and maintains standards of student control required to achieve effective participation in all activities.
- Evaluates academic and social growth of students and keeps appropriate records.
- Provides appropriate instruction and activities for students to meet school/District policies, goals and objectives.
- Communicates with parents through a variety of means. Holds parent conferences to discuss the individual student’s progress and interpret the school program.
- Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems.
- Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays such as bulletin boards, interest centers, etc.
- Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the District and/or professional growth activities and university courses.
- Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with District guidelines.
- Selects and requisitions instructional materials; maintains inventory records.
- Cooperates in school wide supervision of students during out of classroom activities.
- Participates in faculty and/or District committees and the sponsorship of student activities, assists in performing minor administrative duties.
Qualifications Guide - Valid California Credential.
- Bachelor’s degree including all courses to meet credential requirements.
Training and Experience: - Student teaching, internship, or full time teaching experience.
Personal Qualities: - Appearance, grooming, and personality, which establish a desirable example for students.
- Ability to meet District standards for physical and mental health.
- Above average recommendations from student teaching supervisors and other professionals who have observed the characteristics, scholastic attainment and classroom performance of the teacher.
WORK YEAR: 185 Days
SALARY: Certificated Salary Schedule ‘A’ Board Approved: 3/10/87
Job Tags
Full time, Flexible hours,