Kindergarten Teacher- Certified

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Must hold or be eligible to obtain a valid Delaware License and K-12 Certification in required areas in accordance with 14 Del.
  
  C. § 1531
• Successful completion of Praxis II exams
• Additional qualifications and/or alternatives as deemed necessary by the Board of Education and Administration

Qualifications Desired But Not

Required:

• Dual certification Special Education and General Education
• Trauma informed practices trained
• Science of reading training

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Effectively teach a diverse group of Elementary School students
• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of all students utilizing the school and the Board of Education's educational philosophy and policies
• Creates a safe and engaging classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of all students
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior
• Encourages all students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Interprets and uses data from a variety of educational sources for the improvement of instruction.
• Assesses the accomplishments of all students on a regular basis and provides reports as required, as well as notifying parents of student progress when necessary
• Identifies the learning disabilities of all students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required
• Encourages and assists in the development of independent study habits
• Communicates with all students concerning their academic and behavioral progress
• Acts in ways which are likely to promote students' feelings of self-worth
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
• Retains and prepares select student work for year-end art show in collaboration with other school art teachers
• Saves, maintains, and displays student work throughout the building every marking period
• Maintains a professional relationship, working cooperatively with all school personnel
• Meets responsibilities as per contractual agreement and State law
• Pursues opportunities for professional growth
• Must report to work on time every workday, except as afforded by existing law
• Must perform all duties as assigned during scheduled workdays
• Works cooperatively with all stakeholders
• Performs other duties as assigned

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

Standard Requirements:

• Favorable Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check for the candidate who is offered employment
• Tuberculin Test
• Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck