3rd Grade ELA Teacher

The Marion School District is seeking a dedicated and passionate fully licensed 3rd grade ELA Teacher to join our innovative, dynamic learning community at our Math, Science & Technology Magnet School. We are committed to the success of our students in and out of the classroom and in life. Ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to their profession and proven record of fostering positive and engaging learning environments.

Teacher

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring that classroom and curriculum meet Marion pedagogy and Arkansas Academic State Standards for every subject area assigned.
• Adheres to the Code of Ethics as set forth by the Arkansas Department of Education.
• Evaluates and maintains complete and accurate files regarding the students' academic progress and physical, social and emotional growth, and communicates with parents or guardians on the individual student's progress.
• Plans and evaluates daily lessons that are developmentally appropriate.
• Identifies the needs of a group of students, as well as individual students, and provides for continuous assessment of their ability and differentiated instruction to meet individual needs.
• Provides instruction, organization and management in the classroom, which creates a respectful environment conducive to learning.
• Supervises students both in and out of the classroom in a respectful and positive manner.
• Responsible for appropriate use of space, equipment, and material storage.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining a healthy and safe environment within the classroom and the school.
• Adheres to all school systems, protocols and policies that are developed.
• Maintains professional competence through participation in school provided in-service activities and/or self-selected professional growth activities related to job responsibilities.
• Initiates, plans and participates in parent/guardian conferences and other contact, as well as sending written information home about class activities, in a timely manner.
• Fulfills other assigned duties as prescribed by the Principal/Supervisor.
• Maintains a valid Arkansas teaching license registered in the manner provided by law during employment.

School Participation and Team Work:

• Arrives at work on time, punctually attends and actively participates in all required meetings and training.
• Required to be a respectful, cooperative, and reliable team member and participant in school activities.
• Consults with Principal or designee, in a timely fashion, to address the needs of students who are struggling.
• Responsible for communicating and coordinating with subject teachers regarding lessons, child behavior, parent communication, and reports through regular meetings.
• Participates on required committees as prescribed by the Principal.
• Participates in the assessment and planning of curriculum development and other programs to meet the needs of the school.
• Attends regular supervisory meetings with the Principal.

Direct Supervisor:

The Principal

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required:

• Ability to foster a nurturing classroom environment that respects all students and encourages them to do their best.
• Required to respect the confidentiality of information about enrolled children and families, personnel issues, contributors, and other school operations.
• Required to be a respectful, cooperative, and reliable team member and participant in school activities.
• Ability to multi-task and act independently; exercise sound judgment.
• Must be committed to building a diverse community.
• Confidentiality:
  Required to respect the confidentiality of information about enrolled children and families, personnel issues, contributors, and other school operations, as per FERPA regulations and policies.

Essential Functions:

Language:
Must have superior expressive and receptive English language skills, to be able to communicate with and be understood by students, co-workers and parents, receive their responses and respond to them appropriately.

Sensory:
Must have the ability to track and observe students in a 360-degree classroom, gym or cafeteria environment to ensure compliance and safety. Must be able to visually or otherwise access written and…