An Elementary School Teacher teaches elementary school students, usually children ages 5 - 11 who are in kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade, in a public or private school. Teaches all subjects, including reading, writing, math, social studies and science, to one class throughout the school year. Plans curriculum and assesses student progress, manages student behavior and communicates with school parents. May specialize in teaching music, art or physical education, or teach students that are learning English, or work with students with learning disabilities or emotional and behavioral disorders.
Students and others as assigned by the School Principal.
Primary Function :
To provide all students with an enriched environment containing required instruction. To prepare classroom for class instruction. Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities. Observe and evaluation students' performance and development. Assign and grade classwork, homework, tests, and assignments.
Minimum Qualifications:
? An earned Bachelor's Degree (A) or higher. ? Mississippi Educator License with Teacher Endorsement. ? Ability to effectively communicate both written and orally.
Major Duties and Responsibilities :
01. Meets and instructs classes in the assigned locations and at designated times. 02. Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students. 03. Creates a classroom environment that is conductive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. 04. Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor. 05. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior. 06. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to communicate these objectives to students. 07. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities o the individuals or student groups involved. 08. Strives to implement, by instructions and action, the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives. 09. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required. 10. Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis and seeking the assistance of district specialists as required. 11. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. 12. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation. 13. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner. 14. Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for educational-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms. 15. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for Assistant Teacher(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance. 16. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence. 17. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required. 18. Performs additional duties as assigned and directed by the principal.
