Adhere to applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations, board policies and administrative rules.
Demonstrate organization and professionalism in fulfilling the responsibilities of the position.
Maintain a “service orientation” and treat all students, parents, staff, and visitors with professional courtesy.
Demonstrate a positive attitude toward school, students and job while communicating the same to the community.
Attend seminars, trainings, classes, and professional development as needed to stay current with state and federal regulations and requirements and maintain licensure.
Dress appropriately for the position and work required.
Accept constructive criticism and suggestions while seeking to improve each performance responsibility.
Maintain professionalism related to confidentiality of student records and the school operation.
Teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music to pupils in a classroom, using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
Translate lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil’s progress and interpret the school program.
Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
Select and requisition books and instructional aids; maintain required inventory records.
Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
Administer group-standardized tests in accordance with district testing program.
Participate in curriculum development programs as required.
Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.
Prepare course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school.
Lecture, demonstrate, and use audiovisual teaching aids to present subject matter to class.
Prepare, administer, and correct tests, and record results.
Assign lessons, correct papers, and hear oral presentations.
Teach rules of conduct.
Maintain order in classroom and on playground.
Counsel pupils when adjustment and academic problems arise.
Discuss pupils’ academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents.
Keep attendance and grade records as required by school.
Coordinate class field trips.
Plan and coordinate the work of associates and others in the classroom.
Able to dial, answer and communicate via a telephone in a clear, precise voice.
Able to write and record reports utilizing basic computer functions.
Able to climb stairs or stand and walk for extended periods of time.
Able to sit, reach, carry, push, bend body at waist, bend both knees, twist, and stoop while handling items.
Able to read and interpret policies, procedures and employee handbook.
Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
Able to work outdoors for periods of time to perform functions such as Bus Duty and Recess Supervision.
Able to hear and speak in order to communicate with students, parents, co-workers, and supervisors.