Elementary School Teacher; TES

Position: Elementary School Teacher (TES)
Role Description

POSITION TITLE:

Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution

* Valid certification in area of teaching position is required for all teachers, i.e., English, Reading or Language Arts, Math, Science, Foreign Languages, Civics & Government, Economics, Arts, History, Geography, Health Education, Physical Education, Driver & Traffic Safety, ROTC, and Career/Technical Education.

* Such alternatives or additional qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

JOB GOAL:

To plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential through mastery of content level standards.

REPORTS TO:

Principal

SUPERVISES:

Students and assigned personnel

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the principal at the local school.

* Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, board policy, and administrative regulation.

* Evaluate student progress on a regular basis and in accordance with the system's established procedures.

* Seek assistance of specialists as needed and make referrals when appropriate.

* Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided and appropriate to the maturity of the students.

* Establish and maintain appropriate discipline in the classroom and assist staff in establishment and maintenance of discipline in the school environment.

* Work with other staff members in planning school activities, instructional goals, objectives, and methods.

* Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

* Communicates with parents/guardians, colleagues, and community groups.

* Demonstrates proficiency in written and oral communication.

* Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policy, and state and federal rules and regulations.

* Engages in personal professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and leadership.

* Collaborate with parents regularly about their child's academic progress, attendance, classroom behavior, etc.

* Maintain a professional, cooperative working relationship with parents and community.

* Promote good public relations for school and school system with the general public.

* Perform other related duties during school as assigned by the principal.

Terms of Employment:

* Salary will be based on Board approved teacher salary schedule (highest degree and years of teaching experience). Standard nine-month, 187 day contract.