Elementary School Classroom Teacher Grades 2

Overview

Elementary School Classroom Teacher Grades 2 at Farmington School District. This role involves facilitating student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills by implementing district approved curriculum, documenting progress, addressing individual educational needs, and creating a safe learning environment. Feedback on student progress is provided to students, parents and administration.

• Develops and administers school elementary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to maximize instructional time.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and modifies instructional methods to fit individual needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters in accordance with laws and school regulations.
• Stays current in the educational field by attending professional development opportunities or engaging in research.
• Maintains accurate records for grading, reporting and attendance as required by district procedures and laws.
• Encourages parental involvement and maintains effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures student conduct aligns with school standards and district policies; maintains a positive learning environment.
• Coordinates with elementary professional staff to evaluate and assess curriculum and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Assists in selecting and requisitioning appropriate instructional materials and maintains inventory records.
• Supervises students in activities outside the classroom during the school day, including transportation-related activities.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.

• Certification/License:
  State Certification as an Elementary Teacher;
  State Certification in the appropriate grade level preferred.
• Education:
  
  Bachelors in Elementary Education or related discipline;
  Masters Degree preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels is a plus.

• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
• Travel:
  Travels to district buildings and professional meetings as required.
• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
  
  Knowledge of current teaching methods and pedagogy; knowledge of elementary curriculum and federal/state education laws; ability to differentiate instruction; ability to use computer systems; ability to communicate effectively with students and parents; ability to engage in ongoing professional growth; ability to establish cooperative working relationships.
• Physical and Mental Demands:
  Works in standard office and school environments.