Elementary Teacher

Title:
Elementary Teacher Qualifications:

• Must hold proper state certification

• Participate in curriculum review and design
• Effectively collaborate with department and/or grade-level teachers and other colleagues
• Effectively implement district and building initiatives
• Remain current on instructional practices in education
• Create active learning environment and collaboratively design settings that foster an enriching, nurturing, and safe climate where diversity and academic risk taking are valued
• Hold and articulate high expectations for student learning, achievement, and behavior
• Implement a variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives and standards-based instruction
• Communicate instruction clearly and effectively
• Provide effective classroom management that includes teaching routines and procedures to maintain a safe and orderly learning environment
• Provides individual and small group instruction and adapts the curriculum to meet the individual needs, interest, and abilities of students
• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports in a timely and consistent manner
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly
• Refer students for alternative services as provided by the District (ESL, Reading, Special Reading)
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation
• Maintain good communication with parents/legal guardians
• Take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment/materials, and facilities
• Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations
• Serve on committees as assigned
• 1:1 environment with Chromebooks
• Working knowledge of the Google suite including Google Classroom
• Attend required meetings
• Other duties as assigned by building principal and/or supervisor

• Bachelors License
• Complete and pass an Expanded Criminal Background and CPS Check

Competitive pay based upon experience

Contracted days: 180 student days plus an additional 4 staff days

Reports to:

Building Principals and/or Building Supervisor

Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.

Employment with Fairfield Community Schools is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause, in accordance with applicable law.

All candidates may be required to undergo a background check, drug screening, or other pre-employment assessments as part of the hiring process.

Employees are expected to comply with all company health and safety policies, as well as federal and state regulations to maintain a safe work environment.

Additional duties or responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to support the evolving needs of the business, which may include tasks such as lifting up to 10 pounds or, in some cases, more.