4th Grade Teacher

4th Grade Elementary Teacher

Buchanan Community Schools is welcoming applicants for a 4th Grade Elementary Teacher at Moccasin Elementary School, grades 2-4. The district seeks qualified applicants to create a flexible, developmentally appropriate elementary grade program and a class learning environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary grade education, in accordance with each student's ability and to establish good relationships with parents, community and with other staff members.

General duties and responsibilities:

• Teaches district approved curriculum
• Upper elementary teaching or student teaching experience (2nd
  -4th)
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district
• Analyze and use data from: NWEA, MSTEP, DIBELS, and Delta Math to inform academic planning, instruction, and assessment of students
• Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
• Apply current research-based practices and theory to classroom instruction
• Design lessons that show evidence of differentiated instruction
• Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences
• Excellent written and oral communication skills at both adult and student levels
• Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, and conferences, etc.
• Is available to students and parents for educational-related purposes outside of the instructional day
• Develop positive relationships with administration, colleagues, parents, students, and a cooperative team player in any group setting
• Teaches students with disabilities through the use of inclusion strategies
• Ability to plan and implement accommodations for ELL, Special Education, 504, and at-risk students
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere
• Evaluates students academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports
• Develop and maintain appropriate academic and behavior recordkeeping to inform parents and staff in a timely manner
• Provides multiple assessment opportunities
• Identifies student needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans
• Plans and coordinates the procedures of parapros, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips
• Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays interest centers and exhibits of student's work
• Provides accurate and timely reports as required by administration
• Serves on the curriculum committees and assumes a leadership role in developing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating curriculum in the district
• Serves as a consultant in the selection of instructional materials and equipment; recommends new programs and changes in existing programs
• Keeps informed of the latest developments in all curriculum areas taught in the classroom and conveys relevant information to colleagues
• Pursue professional growth to improve teaching and student learning by taking course work, attending relevant workshops and conferences and reading professional journals
• Arranges and set up classrooms
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and creating a climate respectful of all learners
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals established clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, field trips, resource speakers and the like to communicate these objectives to students
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
• Cooperative learning, conflict mediation, and class meetings training
• Maintains inventory of equipment, furniture, and materials
• Coordinates schedules with building staff
• Participate in extracurricular activities that are a part of the total educational experience for all children
• Participate in school committees, events, and programs designed to improve/enhance the overall school/district program
• Able to effectively take direction, as well as, work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to handle complex and stressful issues or situations with sound judgment, common sense, and a calm demeanor
• Impeccable character, sense of humor, and compassion for students, families, and district staff
• Maintains regular, reliable and punctual attendance
• Any other duties or responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the administration
• The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed…