Jackson Elementary PE Teacher

Norman Public Schools Classroom Teacher Job Description

Job Title: Classroom Teacher

Credentials: Current Oklahoma Teaching Certificate with endorsements for the appropriate level/subject area.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field from a college/university recognized by the State Board of Education. Training or experience required:
None required for this position.

Reports to: Building Principal

• Contract Length: Returning teachers: 182 days;
  New teachers: 182 days + Induction Week
• Work Schedule: 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after school and special events outside the regular workday.
• Sick Leave: 10 days
• Personal Business Leave: 3 days
• Teacher Retirement: Paid in full by Norman Public Schools
• Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Oklahoma laws and Norman Public School Board of Education policy.

• Possess a broad scope and knowledge of subject matter and is acquainted with recent developments in teaching of the subject; participate in and contribute to curriculum development programs, as required.
• Understand and apply the principles of child development as related to physical, intellectual, emotional and social growth.
• Use a variety of strategies to facilitate learning and provide opportunities for participation by all students.
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences that effectively utilize instructional time.
• Define objectives that contribute to attainment of district and site objectives and adjust them for individual and group differences.
• Relate objectives, involve all learners, explain directions, adjust based on monitoring, guide practice, establish closure, and demonstrate desired skill.
• Make assignments related to objectives and arrange for differentiated assignments to meet the needs and abilities of students.
• Evaluate students' academic growth fairly and impartially, utilizing standardized tests and teacher‑designed assessments; administer group-standardized tests per district testing program.
• Keep accurate records, prepare progress reports, identify student needs, and cooperate with other staff to address health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Organize classroom routine to minimize disciplinary problems, handling all but the most serious issues personally, and maintain standards to create a positive learning atmosphere.
• Abide by all district policies and procedures, teach adopted courses of study, and select appropriate materials for acquired curriculum.
• Maintain building equipment and supplies in good condition and promote these attitudes among students.
• Establish rapport, create a safe and orderly climate conducive to learning.
• Maintain professional competence through in‑service education and self‑selected professional growth activities; meet district requirements.
• Supervise students during out‑of‑class times during the workday.
• Carry out designated share of extracurricular activities.
• Show professional and ethical attitudes toward district, employees, and public.
• Demonstrate emotional maturity, initiative, and self‑reliance; solve problems and respond to criticism constructively.
• Maintain open communication with administrators, colleagues, students, and parents; share ideas, materials, space, and conduct conferences to discuss student progress.
• Use good judgment in decision making.
• Participate in site school improvement planning and faculty committees.
• Work collaboratively with other educators.
• Assist special education students with academic, social, and personal needs per Individual Education Plans.
• Keep required records efficiently and legibly.
• Present a professional appearance appropriate to the teaching assignment.
• Display knowledge and understanding of multicultural issues.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the principal.
• Perform teaching and reporting requirements for state and federally funded programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Good customer service and people skills; handle problems and provide information and technical assistance as requested.
• Comply with safety guidelines and policies to reduce accidents or injury.
• Follow school dress standards, attendance, leave policies, and work‑habits concerns for staff.
• Show creativity, initiative, and effective problem‑solving; manage computerization of district operations and provide training on administrative computer systems.
• Use discretion, ingenuity and independent judgment; choose solutions from multiple approaches.