JOB SUMMARY: To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for upper grade education in accordance with each student’s ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.
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To meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
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To develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the Association.
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To prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence or preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
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To involve students in establishing and maintaining acceptable standards of classroom behavior.
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To employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
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To strive to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
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To take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
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To evaluate student progress on a regular basis.
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To maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
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To assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and Board Policy.
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To make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
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To attend and participate in faculty meetings.
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To cooperate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives and methods.
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To assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
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To work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and the behavioral progress of all assigned students.
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To establish and maintain cooperative relations with others.
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To provide for professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences and/or advanced course work as institutions of higher learning.
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To perform other related duties as assigned by the building administrator.
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Organize & supervise approved field trips to enhance classroom learning.
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Use effective presentation skills when employing direct instruction, including appropriate vocabulary, grammar, and examples, clear & legible visuals, and articulate & audible speech.
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Use excellent written & oral English skills when communicating w/students, parents, & colleagues.
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Serve as a role model for students, dressing & grooming professionally, demonstrating the importance & relevance of learning, accepting responsibility, & demonstrating pride in the honorable profession of teaching.
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Assist with the preparation, monitoring, & following of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for selected students assigned to the class.