5th Grade Elementary Teacher

Teacher

To provide instruction for students which is appropriate for their level of understanding and needs.

Specific duties and responsibilities:

• Provides for, directs, and evaluates instructional experiences for each student for whom given educational responsibilities.
• Maintains lines of communication between students, staff, parents, and community.
• Establishes and maintains professional working relationships.
• Assumes responsibility for co-curricular and other duties beyond the regular teaching responsibilities as prescribed by policy.
• Reports, in a timely manner, information relative to the progress and adjustment of students to parents.
• Is responsible for pupil attendance accounting as prescribed by law and the building administrator.
• Properly cares for school property.
• Participates in planning and evaluating the school program.
• Is involved in a process of self-evaluation and self-improvement.
• Is knowledgeable of and adheres to existing District policies and procedures governing the contractual obligations of his employment.
• Recognizes the student as an individual with full civil and human rights.
• Is knowledgeable of and adheres to District Curriculum Scope and Sequence.
• Keeps and makes use of appropriate records to enhance the educational development of students.
• Avoids engaging in activities, which negatively affect classroom performance and other responsibilities of the teacher.
• Assists in the supervision and evaluation of assigned teacher aide, as applicable.
• Makes referrals to appropriate personnel to address needs of students.
• Performs other duties that may be assigned by the Principal.