3rd Grade Teacher

Primary Level Teachers- 3rd Grade

Qualifications:

Meets Illinois license requirements and other qualifications deemed appropriate by the Board or Superintendent.

Reports To:

Building Principal

Performance Responsibilities:

• Teaches assigned programs and curriculum adopted by the Board of Education.
• Implements the District's philosophy, mission, goals, and objectives by instruction and action.
• Encourages students to set and maintain high standards of academic achievement and behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes and communicates clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Develops appropriate lesson plans, utilizes effective instructional materials, and provides individualized and small group instruction when appropriate to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students.
• Translates lesson plans into effective learning experiences so as to best utilize the time required for instruction.
• Utilizes effective discipline procedures that reflect school guidelines.
• Maintains the primary responsibility for the maintenance of discipline within the classroom.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior necessary to achieve an appropriate learning atmosphere.
• Inspects the classroom and common areas of the school, such as hallways, cafeteria, etc., for dangerous or unsafe conditions.
• Supervises students during fire drills, tornado drills and other safety activities.
• Develops appropriate standards for students behavior in the classroom which minimize the risk of personal injury and property damage.
• Recommends practices and procedures designed to maintain safe, healthful school facilities and grounds.
• Identifies to the principal strangers or suspicious-looking individuals in school facilities or on school grounds.
• Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to share grading procedures, to interpret the school program, and to discuss students' progress.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members to assess students' health, attitudes, and strengths and weaknesses.
• Creates an effective setting for learning through a functional, organized, safe, and instructional appropriate environment.
• Maintains professional, technical, and instructional competence through staff development opportunities.
• Assists in the effective administration of group standardized tests in accordance with the District and state testing programs.
• Participates in meetings and activities, as required.
• Plans and supervises purposeful activities for teacher aide/s and volunteers, as appropriate.
• Establishes positive relationships with parents/guardians and other staff members.
• Adheres to the policies and procedures of the District.

Terms Of Employment:
School Term

Evaluation:
Building Principal

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