JOB TITLE: ELEMENTARY TEACHER
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited university or college
- Valid Nebraska Certificate with appropriate endorsement in subject area.
- Willingness to complete required training in accordance with district guidelines
- Successful teaching and/or practice teaching experience
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate
- Successfully pass district background check
REPORTS TO: Building Administrator
RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Building Administrator
JOB GOAL: To organize and facilitate a productive elementary based learning environment which provides opportunities and access for students to: foster independent learning skills, understand and demonstrate elementary skills and knowledge, develop effective communication skills, foster an appreciation of our culture and heritage, promote a positive classroom climate, build effective relationships, and role model respect for the rights of others. The classroom teacher shall assist the student in his/her development as a mature, able and responsible adult.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine-month year or as established by the Board of Education
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the district’s Personnel Evaluation Policy
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Consistent and punctual “on site” attendance at the worksite is an essential job function
- Implements Board policy regarding education philosophy/curriculum under the direction of the administration through planning, organizing, managing, interacting with students; establishing rapport with students, staff, parents and community, and continuing professional development
- Effectively utilizes the district Instructional Model
- Implements the disciplinary procedures of the district
- Implements instructional elementary practices and applies elementary teaching philosophy to the educational environment.
- Supervises behavior in the school environment to maintain the safety and well being of the students and staff
- Keeps accurate records of attendance, absences and tardies
- Collaborates with others in a Professional Learning Community
- Uses an appropriate variety of instructional strategies
- Makes effective use of audio-visual materials and aids
- Communicates positive support of students in their educational development
- Recognizes the exemplary influence of the educator over the student
- Relates with staff, parents and community stakeholders through positive professional cooperation
- Supervises hallways, cafeteria, study halls, and other assignments on a scheduled basis as directed
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
- Student behavior does not detract from the effective learning climate in the classroom
- Teacher exhibits patience, openness, and concern in dealing with students
- Rapport within and outside the classroom evidences mutual respect between the students and teacher
- Teacher exhibits tact and self-control in dealing with parents
- Teacher accepts feedback from administrators with self reflection and a growth mindset
OCCASIONAL:
- Periodically issues communication forms and grade reports
- Suggests positive recommendations for the continuing review and development of curriculum
- Remains current with professional training and shows evidence of regular professional growth
- Actively participates at scheduled staff meetings, PLC’s, and serves on educational committees
- Assumes responsibility periodically for conferences with parents
- Recognizes the extra curriculum program as integral to the educational development of the child
- Performs other duties within the scope of employment and certification as assigned by the appropriate administrator
OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual, Sensory):
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Skills in leadership, organization, problem solving and conflict resolution
- Skills in human relations; ability to deal with a variety of people
- Ability to work under stress
- Skills in assessment and evaluation
- Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
- Strength, movement, auditory, taste/smell, and vision demands specific to job.
- Manual dexterity to handle computer and phone requirements.