Elementary Certified Teacher - Elementary

Teacher

Reports to:

Building principal

Supervises:
Assigned aide, if applicable

Qualifications:

Valid Oklahoma teaching certificate in assigned subject(s)

Job Goal:
Provide exceptional instruction to assigned students while working within the established policies and procedures of the district.

Employment

Terms:

10 month contract

FLSA Classification:
Exempt

Evaluation:
Annually pursuant to Oklahoma law

Physical Demands:
This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements:
Stand for extended periods; walk; twist at the neck and trunk; bend and reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; repetitive use of fingers and hands to grasp and/or operate equipment and demonstrate lessons to students; lift/move up to 15 pounds

Occasional Requirements:
Lift/move up to 25 pounds

Visual Requirements:
Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus

Hearing/Speaking Requirements:
Adequate to exchange information

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish and implement classroom procedures designed to maximize student learning.
• Prepare detailed weekly lesson plans consistent with Oklahoma Academic Standards. Timely submit plans to assigned principal.
• Prepare lessons consistent with written lesson plans and best education practices. Comply with all Individualized Education Plans.
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom, including the physical arrangement of the room, student records and materials.
• Handle routine classroom discipline fairly.
• Prepare and timely submit all required reports.
• Attend and participate in all required meetings and conferences, including professional development and planning meetings.
• Maintain complete and accurate student records, including attendance, performance and discipline records.
• Provide professional and regular feedback to students and parents, ensuring compliance with all laws and district policies and procedures.
• Regularly participate in appropriate professional development opportunities.
• Utilize professional behavior in all school related interactions.
• Comply with all federal, state and local laws and board policies and procedures.
• Perform all other tasks as supervisor may assign.