1st grade Teacher

Elementary School District 159

Job Description

TITLE:                      1 st grade Teacher

DEPARTMENT:      Curriculum and Instruction             EFFECTIVE DATE: 05/22 /12

POSITION SUMMARY

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 grade education in accordance with each pupil’s ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Principal                                                  Supervises: Classroom, students, volunteers

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.      Teaches district approved curriculum

2.      Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.

3.      Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.

4.      Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.

5.      Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.

6.      Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.

7.      Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.

8.      Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans.

9.      Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.

10.  Plans and coordinates the work of para-pros, parents and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.

11.  Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student.

12.  Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers and exhibits of students’ work.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff and the general public
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instruction program
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies