Madison Second Grade Classroom Teacher

Job Title

Classroom Teacher

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

Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field from a college/university recognized by the State Board of Education.

None required for this position.

Building Principal

• Contract Length: Not specified
• 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 be acquainted with recent developments in teaching of the subject; participate in and contribute to curriculum development programs, as required.
• Understand and apply principles of child development as related to physical, intellectual, emotional and social growth.
• Use a variety of strategies to facilitate learning and provide many opportunities for participation by all students.
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences that effectively utilize the available time for instruction.
• Define objectives that contribute to attainment of district and site objectives and adjust for individual and group differences in the formulation of those goals.
• 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 in accordance with the district testing program.
• Keep accurate records and prepare reports relating to students' progress; identify students' needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems.
• Organize classroom routine to minimize disciplinary problems, handle all but the most serious problems independently, and establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a positive functional learning atmosphere.
• Be familiar with and abide by all district policies and procedures; teach adopted courses of study and select appropriate materials to facilitate learning of the adopted curriculum.
• Maintain building, equipment and supplies in the best possible condition and promote those attitudes in students.
• Establish rapport with students and provide a pleasant, safe and orderly climate conducive to learning.
• Maintain professional competence through in‑service education activities provided by the district and self‑selected professional growth activities; meet the district requirement for professional development activities.
• Supervise students during out‑of‑class times in the course of the workday.
• Carry out designated share of extracurricular school activities.
• Demonstrate professional and ethical attitudes toward the district, the school, employees and the public.
• Demonstrate emotional maturity, initiative and self‑reliance; solve problems and respond to criticism constructively.
• Develop and maintain open communication; work cooperatively with administrators, colleagues, students and parents; share ideas, materials and space; communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students' progress.
• Demonstrate good judgment in decision making.
• Participate in site school improvement planning and faculty committees; work on a team with other site educators.
• Assist special education students with academic, social and personal needs as outlined in Individual Education Plans.
• Keep required records in an efficient and legible manner.
• Present a professional appearance appropriate to the teaching assignment.
• Display knowledge and understanding of multicultural…