2nd Grade Teacher

Job Description:

Elementary Education Teacher

District:
Guthrie Public Schools

Reports To:

Building Administrator

Compensation:
Salary Schedule 001 (Step determined by experience)

Position Summary

Guthrie Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Elementary Education Teacher to create a flexible, positive learning environment that fosters personal and academic growth. The ideal candidate will establish a strong rapport with students, motivate them to develop foundational skills in accordance with their individual abilities, and build professional relationships with parents and staff.

Key Responsibilities

* Instructional Leadership:
Teach a comprehensive curriculum including reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, and physical education, following the Oklahoma State Department of Education standards.

* Lesson Planning:
Develop engaging lesson plans and instructional materials that provide for individualized and small-group instruction to meet the needs of every student.

* Classroom Management:
Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior to achieve a functional, safe, and respectful learning atmosphere.

* Student Evaluation:
Assess academic and social growth, maintain accurate records, and prepare progress reports for parents and administration.

* Communication:
Conduct parent-teacher conferences and maintain regular contact with families to discuss student progress and interpret the school program.

* Collaboration:

Cooperate with professional staff to assess and solve student health, attitude, and learning problems.

* Supervision:
Monitor students during out-of-classroom activities, including cafeteria duty, playground supervision, and hallway monitoring.

* Professional Growth:
Participate in district-provided in-service activities and self-selected professional development to maintain high professional competence.

Qualifications & Requirements

* Education:

Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field.

* Certification:
Valid Oklahoma Teaching Certification in Elementary Education or an approved Alternative Teaching Certification.

* Communication

Skills:

Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in both verbal and written formats.

* Interpersonal

Skills:

Proven ability to establish effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.

* Physical Requirements:

* Adequate manual dexterity for computer use and legible writing.

o Visual acuity to read and transcribe written materials.

o Ability to stand, stoop, bend, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

o Ability to sit for prolonged periods when necessary.

Working Conditions

* Primary work is performed in a well-lighted, climate-controlled classroom environment.

* May periodically require work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, to meet district needs or deadlines

Required Qualifications Qualifications & Requirements

* Education:

Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field.

* Certification:
Valid Oklahoma Teaching Certification in Elementary Education or an approved Alternative Teaching Certification.

* Communication

Skills:

Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in both verbal and written formats.

* Interpersonal

Skills:

Proven ability to establish effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.

* Physical Requirements:

* Adequate manual dexterity for computer use and legible writing.

o Visual acuity to read and transcribe written materials.

o Ability to stand, stoop, bend, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

o Ability to sit for prolonged periods when necessary.

Preferred Qualifications Experienced classroom teaching.