The Classroom Teacher provides an education program for scholars in grades K – 8 or in a combination thereof, assists in other school programs as assigned; creates a classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establishes effective rapport with scholars; motivates scholars to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for further education; establishes good professional relationships with parents and co-workers.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 -      Teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music to scholars in a contained classroom, utilizing California State Standards and other appropriate learning activities and materials.

-      Develop weekly lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the school’s basic instructional philosophy and curriculum.

-      Identify scholar needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping scholars solve health, attitude, and learning problems.

-      Evaluate scholar’s academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, prepare progress reports, and communicate with parents on the individual scholar’s progress.

-      Conduct parent conferences when needed to discuss scholars’ individual progress

-       Administer group-standardized tests in accordance with school testing program.

-      Establish and maintain standards of scholar behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

-      Provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.

-      Select and requisition books and instructional supplies; maintain required inventory records.

-      Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.

-      Monitor classroom environment to ensure clean and safe conditions exist; notify Administrator of any unclean or unsafe classroom conditions.

-      Monitor classroom activities making scholars responsible for putting materials, supplies, tools, etc., safely and neatly away at the end of class session.

-      Guide scholars in citizenship and social responsibilities

-      Ensure a comfortable room environment through control of heating, lighting, and ventilation to the extent possible.

-      Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.

-      Serve on student yard duty and lunch duty as assigned.

-      Attend staff meetings and staff development  

-      Maintain professional competence through participation in in-service education activities or self-selected professional growth activities.

-      Promote student activities and participate in committees.

-      Perform other duties as assigned by Executive Director or designee

 EDUCATION, CERTIFICATE AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree including all courses needed to meet credential requirements; appropriate California Teaching Credential; Cross-cultural Language and Academics Development (CLAD) Certification or Bilingual Cross-cultural Language and Academics Development (BLCAD) Certification or EL Authorization, NCLB Certificate of Compliance. One year successful teaching experience.

 REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:

 Knowledge of:  California State Standards and Assessments

 Ability to:

 -      Design lesson plans using California State Standards

-      Effectively teach elementary level scholars

-      Organize and present ideas effectively in oral and written form

-      Make skillful decisions

-      Be flexible and adjust easily to change

-      Maintain order in the classroom

-      Work with aides, teacher assistants, and other paraprofessionals

-      Integrate technology into the course of study

-      Work under pressure and meet deadlines

-      Operate a PC computer, word processor, copier, FAX, other office machines

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

 Ability to:

 Sit or stand for prolonged periods; occasionally walk, stand, stoop, bend, and reach over head; safely lift, carry, or push up to 35 pounds; respectively use fingers, both hands simultaneously; speak clearly and hear normal voice conversation, see small details, use a computer and telephone; work inside; make direct contact with public and other district staff, function well in occasional negative interpersonal situations; frequently work without direct guidance from supervisor, work with high volume and tight deadlines; successfully handle interruptions, public contact and multiple tasks

Employment Policy:

It is the policy of Crosswalk H.E.L.P., in accordance with applicable provisions of state and federal law, to be an equal opportunity employer, by providing and safeguarding the opportunity for all qualified persons to seek, obtain and hold employment at Crosswalk H.E.L.P. without discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, political or union affiliation, national origin, sex, age (over 40), physical or mental handicap, medical condition as defined in the California Government Code, or marital status.