Job Description
Full job descriptionSUMMARY: To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary grade education, in accordance with each students ability; to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.Salary Range: $40,500-$74,167ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned.Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.Communicates regularly with parents by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.Identifies student needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans working with the assistance of district specialists as appropriate.Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes.Plans and coordinates the work of ed. techs. and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student.Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays interest centers and exhibits of student's work.Assesses and evaluates the accomplishments of students academic and social growth and keeps appropriate records and provides progress reports as requested.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises classroom and students and volunteers with assistance, advice and support from administration.QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Responsibilities + Skills
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.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Education
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned
Experience
