Position Teacher - Elementary

Augusta County Public Schools Division Wide - 18 Government Center Lane Verona, VA 24482 - Verona, Virginia

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Job : 4936385

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 13, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title: Elementary School Teacher

Reports To: Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY

Teaches elementary school students academic, social, and motor skills by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Reliable attendance and prompt arrival time;
• Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school;
• Lectures, demonstrates, and uses audiovisual teaching aids to present subject matter to class;
• Prepares, administers, and corrects tests, and records results;
• Assigns lessons, corrects papers, and hears oral presentations;
• Teaches rules of conduct;
• Maintains order in classroom and on playground;
• Maintains a safe environment for children at all times;
• Counsels pupils when adjustment and academic problems arise;
• Discusses pupils' academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents;
• Keeps attendance and grade records as required by school;
• Coordinates class field trips;
• Works cooperatively with the total staff;
• Assumes responsibility for the care of materials, equipment, and facilities;
• Assumes responsibility for a neat, safe environment for students committed to their care;
• Practices and promotes positive interaction with and among students;
• Encourages self-direction and self-motivation in students;
• Demonstrates knowledge of the subject being taught;
• Exhibits evidence of effective lesson plans;
• Utilizes a variety of appropriate materials and resources;
• Other duties assigned by principal.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (B.

A.) from four-year accredited college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid certification to meet State requirements with specific endorsement in the area to which assigned.

Applicant who has had teaching experience must have an acceptable rating for such teaching.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of…