Substitute Teacher

Elementary Teacher

The job of Elementary Teacher is done for the purpose of providing support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues;

plans and implements instruction to students by providing a safe learning environment and assessing student knowledge while communicating with family on a regular basis; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.

This job reports to Building Principal.

• Adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
• Administers developmental testing programs and/or subject specific assessments, etc. (e.g. common formative assessments, state standards, common core, etc.) for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations, student's achievements, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assess student progress toward objectives, expectations, and/or goals (e.g. State standards, District curriculum, cultural activities, etc.) for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, health status, problem solving techniques and a variety of personal issues.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments (e.g. planning, maintaining high expectations, integration of cultural activities/background, teaching District approved curriculum, awareness of educational philosophy and practices, etc.) for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
• Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Facilitates student learning for the purpose of achieving success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through defined lesson plans.
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Models conversation, manners, clean up activities, listening skills, cultural beliefs, etc. for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social and interpersonal behavior.
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, activities, breakfast, lunch, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Organizes age appropriate indoor and outdoor activities (e.g. cultural activities, field trips, daily instruction, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring student participation in learning activities.
• Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. staff meetings, IEP, BIT, in-service, workshops, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Prepares a variety of written and electronic materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, lesson plans with identifiable goals and objectives, learning outcomes, assessments, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning…