POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT POSITION: Elementary Education Teacher - Grade 3 QUALIFICATIONS: § Idaho Teacher Certification in Elementary Education. § Bachelor degree required in area of major study. § Teaching or student teaching at appropriate grade level. § Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. RESPONSIBILITIES: § To teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music to pupils in a classroom utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities. § To instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district. § To 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. § To collaborate with teachers to deliver services in the least restrictive environment. § To translate lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction. § To establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. § To evaluate pupil's academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports. § To communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil's progress and interpret the school program. § To identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems. § To create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards and interest centers. § To maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities. § To participate cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with the district guidelines. § To select and requisition books and instructional aids; maintain required inventory records. § To supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day. § To administer group standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs. § To participate in curriculum development programs as required. § To participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities. SALARY RANGE: Based on salary schedule CLOSING DATE: Until filled
CONTACT: Human Resources
Nampa School District
619 S. Canyon Street
Nampa, ID 83686