4th and 5th Grade Teacher SY

Elementary School Classroom Teacher

Under general supervision of the principal and/or designated administrator, plans and implements an instructional program and provides related educational services for students in grades K-5. Manages student behavior, assesses, and evaluates student achievement and modifies instructional activities as required. Carries out a variety of student monitoring and control activities; performs related duties as required or assigned. Positions covered by this specification serve as general education elementary classroom teachers K-5th grade who perform duties within a team or departmental setting or work independently in a unique teaching specialty.

Typical tasks include assessing student abilities as related to desired educational goals, objectives, and outcomes. The teacher implements an instructional program which provides appropriate learning experiences for each student. The teacher manages the behavior of learners in an instructional setting to ensure the environment is conducive to the learning process and the teacher assists and participates in management of student behavior in other parts of the school and grounds.

Coordinates instructional activities and collaborates with other professional staff both school and non school based as required to maximize learning opportunities. The teacher utilizes a variety of instructional materials and available multimedia and computer technology to enhance learning. Requests assistance of and works with resource personnel as needed. The teacher works in a self contained, team, departmental, itinerant capacity, or at field work site as assigned.

The teacher participates in in-service and staff development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned. Continually assesses student achievement and maintains appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutional and individual reporting. The teacher ensures continuous communication with parents, both written and oral, to keep them informed of students(s) progress. Provides age appropriate communication with students on instructional expectations and keeps them informed of their progress in meeting those expectations.

The teacher manages allotted learning time to maximize student achievement. Supervises and assigns work to instructional assistants and parent student volunteers if applicable. Ensures classroom and/or instructional environment is attractive, healthful, safe, and conducive to learning and that materials are in good condition and assessable to students. The teacher serves at two or more schools on a regular basis if itinerant.

The teacher supports or participates in school-wide student activities and social events and approved fund-raising activities. Monitors behavior in non-instructional areas as assigned or required and intervenes to control and modify disruptive behavior, reporting to administrators as appropriate. The teacher collaborates with other professionals (guidance counselors, librarians, etc.) to carry out school-wide instructional or related activities.

Supervisory responsibilities include supervising students, teacher assistants, and volunteers in the classroom. Education and/or experience minimally require a Bachelor of Arts degree with an education minor/major. Certificates, licenses, registrations include a valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Elementary Education Self-Contained Endorsement (SCGE). Language skills must include the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general professional periodicals, journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.

Reasoning skills must include the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Other skills and abilities include the ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programming, plan and implement lessons based on State and District Learning Standards, meet the needs and abilities of students, establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents, and perform duties with awareness of all district/state requirements and Board of Education policies.

Physical demands include standing, talking or hearing, sitting, walking, pushing or lifting up to 50 pounds, and specific vision abilities such as close vision to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff. The work environment is moderate to loud, with duties performed indoors and outdoors.