3rd Grade Teacher

3rd Grade Teacher

Suffolk Public Schools - Hillpoint Elementary, Suffolk, Virginia

Position Title:

Elementary Teacher (3rd Grade)

• Establish a flexible elementary grade program and class environment favorable to learning; teach a broad range of subjects; motivate students to achieve maximum potential.
• Develop lesson plans and use of instructional materials.
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences.
• Integrate subject area content and technology.
• Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, music and other subjects based on approved course of study.
• Establish and maintain standards of behavior.
• Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, prepare progress reports and report cards; submit all documents in a timely manner.
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means.
• Identify student needs, assist with assessment of needs and request special services as necessary.
• Maintain professional competence through in‑service education and self‑selected professional growth activities.
• Select and requisition books and instructional materials.
• Administer group standardized tests in accordance with established procedures.
• Participate in curriculum development programs, faculty committees and student activity sponsorship as required.
• Participate in child study, Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP) meetings.
• Perform related tasks as required.

Thorough knowledge of elementary education principles, practices and procedures; thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching; thorough knowledge of school division rules, regulations and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, students and parents; ability to operate a personal computer.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in elementary education or an acceptable related field.

Eligible for a Virginia teaching license with appropriate endorsement.

Exempt.

This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or national origin.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.