ELEMENTARY TEACHER

BASIC FUNCTION:Under the immediate direction of the site administrator(s) lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation; performs other related work as required.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.

Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the District.

Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.

Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.

Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.

Strives to implement by instruction and action the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.

Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.

Evaluates student progress on a regular basis.EMaintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.

Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and Board policy.

Make provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.

Attends and participates in faculty meetings.

Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives and methods.

Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

Accepts a share of responsibility for cocurricular activities as assigned.

Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.

Provides for his/her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning.

EDUCATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's Degree and appropriate teaching credential.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:Elementary school work environment.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:Seeing to read materials and monitor student classroom activities

Hearing and speaking to exchange information and provide instruction

Sitting or standing for extended period of time.

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate instructional equipment.