Position Purpose
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Under the general
supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student
success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through
implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching
and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific
educational needs of individual students and by creating a
flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing
feedback to students, parents and administration regarding
student progress, expectations, goals, etc.
Essential Functions
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Develops and administers
school elementary curriculum consistent with school district
goals and objectives.
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Promotes a classroom
environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and
small group instruction, and student learning.
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Develops lesson
plans and
instructional materials
and translates
lesson
plans into learning experiences so as to best
utilize the available time for
instruction
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Conducts ongoing assessment
of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit
individual student's needs, including students with special
needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as
needed.
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Instructs students
in the principles of responsible citizenship and
other subject matters specified in applicable
laws, as well as
administrative
regulations
and procedures of the Thomaston Public
Schools.
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Continues to acquire
professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the
educational field by attending seminars, workshops or
professional meetings, or by conducting research.
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Organizes and maintains a
system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and
reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance
as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
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Encourages parental
involvement in students' education and ensures effective
communication with students and parents.
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Ensures that student conduct conforms with the
school's standards and school district policies, and e
stablishes and maintains
standards of pupil behavior needed to
achieve
a
functional learning
atmosphere
in the classroom.
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Coordinates with other elementary
professional staff members, especially within
grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates
in faculty meetings and committees.
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Selects and requisitions appropriate
books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and
maintains inventory records.
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Supervises students in activities
that take place out of the classroom during the school day,
including activities involving school transportation.
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Administers standardized tests in
accordance with District testing programs.