Hours: 21-28 hours/week Salary: $25.00 - 30.00/hour MN Teaching License Early Childhood required. Essential Functions: Develops lesson plans and instructional materials providing effective teaching strategies adhering to the District philosophy and vision. Translates lesson plans into learning experiences in a classroom environment conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies; maximizes time on task. Creates a classroom environment that responds to the needs of individual learners. Plans and implements a program of study designed to meet individual students needs. Recognizes learning problems and makes referrals as appropriate. Encourages student enthusiasm for the learning process and development of good study habits. Adheres to health and safety policies. Communicates with parents in a timely manner; maintains positive and constructive communication with students, staff, parents and community. Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and appropriate techniques. Shares responsibility during the school day for the supervision of students in areas of the school. Protects students, equipment, materials and facilities taking necessary and reasonable precautions. Upholds and enforces board policy, district goals, administrative procedures and school rules and regulations. Maintains appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time. Works cooperatively with parents and other staff members to reinforce the educational program for each child. Attends workshops, seminars and conferences as well as staff, department, curricular development and committee meetings and staff-development session as required. Encourages and facilitates work of other staff members in a collaborative, supportive environment. Evaluates accomplishments of students on a regular basis using multiple assessment methods; provides progress and interim reports for feedback. Respects the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics and state and federal laws.
Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and is willing to share this knowledge for continual improvement of the school's curriculum. Works cooperatively with special services staff to report student progress and growth, as applicable.