Elementary Teacher - 4th Grade

Job Title:

Elementary Teacher

Duties:

Teaches elementary students according to State and District standards. Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teacher's expectations, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment. Assesses student' progress, expectations, goals, etc. for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration. Demonstrates methods required to perform assignments for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students.

Facilitates student learning for the purpose of achieving success in academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills through a defined course of study. Monitors student activities (e.g. classroom, lunch, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of providing for the safety and welfare of students. Participates in a variety of meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.

Prepares teaching materials and related reports (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and documenting student progress. Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment, and adhering to Education Code, administrative and/or school policies.

Essential Functions

* Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teacher's expectations, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.

* Assesses student' progress, expectations, goals, etc. for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.

* Demonstrates methods required to perform assignments for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students.

* Directs student workers, volunteers, etc. for the purpose of maximizing their efficiency and meeting work requirements.

* Facilitates student learning for the purpose of achieving success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined course of study.

* Monitors student activities (e.g. classroom, lunch, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of providing for the safety and welfare of students.

* Participates in a variety of meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.

* Prepares teaching materials and related reports (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and documenting student progress.

* Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code, administrative and/or school policies.

Other Functions

* Assists other teachers for the purpose of implementing curriculum.

* Collaborates with school personnel, parents and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum.

* Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: preparing and maintaining accurate records, analytical skills promoting child centered environment, record keeping verbal and written communication skills.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: age appropriate activities, concepts of…