Teacher Teacher in training

Job Description

Job Description

What is a teacher in training?

A teacher in training is someone who is formally developing their teaching skills and practices. Teachers in training conduct their work while enrolled in teaching programs to earn teaching degrees and credentials. These programs typically require a minimum of one semester of training before graduating. Training programs offer an opportunity to practice teaching a class with the support of experienced educators.

What does a teacher in training do?

A teacher in training conducts many of the same tasks that teachers do while under the supervision and guidance of a skilled professional. They can train to teach different levels of education, such as elementary, middle, high school and college. At each level, a teacher in training's duties involves similar activities, including:

• Collaborating with other teaching professionals
• Communicating with students' parents or guardians
• Creating lesson plans and materials
• Grading student work
• Preparing labs or other interactive learning activities
• Teaching lessons

Responsibilities/Duties:

Note, this list is illustrative only and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of tasks performed by this classification.

Essential Functions:

• Plan, organize and implement daily lessons in accordance with the approved curriculum
• Conduct pre and post-assessments using standardized assessments for each student
• As a part of a team, write and implement goals as outlined in each student's IEP
• Implement Capitol’s unique school wide behavior management program
• Demonstrate competency in all subject areas
• Provide direct, small group, and one on one instruction
• Provide academic assessments
• Participate in IEP meetings
• Meet special education timeline requirements as specified by education code
• Meet Capitol Schools timeline requirements
• Participate in trainings, school events, and meetings
• Maintain documentation of communications with students, families, and other services providers
• Maintain documentation of daily activities
• Complete reports and forms as required
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualification, Job Experience, Knowledge,

Skills And Abilities

• BA
• Applicants with a completed CBEST will be prioritized
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, in addition to a variety of educational software programs
• Excellent reading and writing Skills
• Organizational skills
• Ability to meet required Program deadlines
• Ability to work with a diverse student population
• Ability to work in a team environment

Capitol Schools is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is family/medical leave compliant. Due to the volume of applications received, not all qualified applicants will be contacted. Selected candidates will be required to complete and clear a Live Scan, background/reference check, and Tuberculosis test.

Benefits and compensation

We are committed to providing quality and affordable benefits to our employees. We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits program designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Sick
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with a generous employer match
• Supplemental Coverage:
  Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Short-Term Disability
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Assistance Program

Capitol Elementary is committed to identifying and meeting the diverse needs of our students through individualized educational and behavioral programming. Our mission is to work cooperatively with families, caregivers, students, local agencies, community based agencies, and other professionals in order to promote each student’s success and well-being as he or she prepares for future endeavors.