Elementary Classroom Teacher K-5

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Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district‑approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress, activities, and outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

• Develops and administers school elementary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Creates lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize time for instruction.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student’s needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school system.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record‑keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Supervises students in activities that take place outside of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, and ability to differentiate instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and formulation of action plans.

• Certification/License – Nebraska State Certification as an Elementary Teacher.

• Bachelor's from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or a related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Master's Degree in related area preferred.

Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels is a plus.

FLSA Status:
Exempt.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Education and Training
• Industry: Education Administration Programs