Teacher, Grades 1-5; EOY

Position Overview

The Teacher plans, designs, implements, and assesses an appropriate instructional program in an elementary environment that guides and encourages a diverse group of students at all levels to develop and fulfill their academic potential. The Teacher designs learning experiences, monitors student progress, presents information to parents, develops assessments, creates and reinforces classroom expectations, works with school administration to prepare students for a variety of assessments, and manages students outside the classroom such as in school hallways, field trips, etc.

At the elementary level, the Teacher may be assigned to teach students from kindergarten through fifth grade. The Teacher promotes healthy academic and social behaviors in children in a developmentally appropriate manner and continues to positively reinforce these behaviors consistently. The Teacher also fosters independence through the gradual release of responsibilities by allowing students to develop the skills to perform tasks without assistance.

• Establishes a safe and supportive environment that is conducive to learning and enables each student to demonstrate agency, ownership, and reflection.
• Designs and implements authentic and engaging learning experiences using the Virginia Standards of Learning, LCPS curriculum, competencies, and strategies to maximize student achievement using a variety of tools and instructional resources.
• Personalizes instruction based upon the needs of students.
• Assesses student growth as related to educational goals, objectives, and outcomes.
• Adheres to LCPS Assessment and Grading policy and guidelines.
• Monitors and supports the behavior of students in an instructional setting; assists and participates in the management of student behavior in other parts of the school, playgrounds, and during lunch.
• Works in a collaborative and supportive manner with colleagues, students, parents, and the community to promote and support student learning.
• May direct the work of teacher assistants, student teachers, and volunteers to provide an effective learning environment.
• Supports and actively participates in the school's professional learning community to deepen the understanding of curriculum, content, competencies, assessment, and the developmental needs of students.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college
• Holds or eligible for a Virginia teaching license, with an endorsement in the appropriate subject area
• Demonstrated knowledge of elementary content, curriculum, and methodology of effective teaching
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs
• Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with students, peers, administrators, and parents
• Demonstrated skill in oral and written communications; excellent human relations skills

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities, be able to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies, sit or remain in a stationary position for long periods, and occasionally exert up to 25 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

FLSA status: Exempt

Months/Days/

Hours:

10 months, 197 days, 7 hours per day

Reports to: Principal or Assistant Principal

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Collective Bargaining Unit: Certified

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Education and Training
• Primary and Secondary Education