CLASS TITLE:

Teacher – Elementary

REPORTS TO:

Principal

BASIC FUNCTION:

To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary education, in accordance with each pupil’s ability; to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Teaches content assigned by the principal, which can include reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, and health to pupils in a classroom, utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board.

Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter as specified in state law and administrative procedures of the District.

Develops daily lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.

Translates lesson plans into learning experiences that address the diverse learning needs of the pupils to best utilize the available time for instruction.

Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation by maintaining lesson plans. These plans plus any instructions are to be used by the substitute teacher when the teacher is absent. When an absence is anticipated by the teacher, the teacher shall leave his/her lesson plan(s), and instructions for the substitute teacher.

Establishes and maintains standards of self and pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

Evaluates pupil’s academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.

Communicates with parents through report cards, e-mails, notes, conferences and other means to discuss pupil’s progress and interpret the school program.

Collaborates with specialists, support teachers and special education teachers to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.

Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards and interest centers.

Maintains professional competence through professional development activities provided by the District and other self-selected professional growth activities.

Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop a professional growth plan.

Maintains required inventory records.

Incorporates technology into instruction and facilitates student use of technology according to the District’s Acceptable Use Policy.

Is responsible for supervising pupils in and out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.

Administers group tests in accordance with District testing program and uses the results in subsequent lesson planning.

Participates in faculty committees and in sponsorship of pupil activities.

Maintains all grades in manner chosen by the principal.

Performs other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the Principal.

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Holds bachelor’s or higher degree and the required Kentucky certificate for the assigned position

Has demonstrated the ability to work effectively with students.

Has demonstrated the ability to communicate with students, parents and faculty effectively.

Salary Table 2

Board Approved 3/18/08