Teacher - 4th Grade - JHR (26-27)

Teach - 4th grade. K-8 PED license is required and Bilingual Endorsement is preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

It was properly certified in all areas of assignment. Demonstrates cooperativeness and willingness to carry out assigned tasks and performance responsibilities; Bilingual endorsement; Other qualifications determined necessary by the Board.

REPORTS TO

Principal or designee.

GENERAL SUPERVISOR

Superintendent

JOB GOAL

To create an Elementary Grade Program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for upper elementary grade education by each pupil's ability to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

: Teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music to students in a classroom utilizing the State competencies and curriculum/bilingual curriculum adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities. Instruct students in citizenship, expected student behavior, and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district. Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil. Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction. Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. Evaluate students' academic and social growth keep appropriate records and prepare progress reports. Record student grades and other appropriate information in cumulative files. Record student grades on grade sheets and report cards. Communicate with parents, bi-weekly, monthly, or sooner if the need arises, through conferences and other means to discuss pupil's progress. (whether students are passing or failing), behavior, and interpret the school's program. Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems. Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers. Maintain professional competencies through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities. Participate cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated according to district guidelines. Select and requisition books and instructional aids; maintain required inventory records. Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities or assignments. Administer group standardized tests by the district testing program. Administer the Language Assessment Scale Testing and Scoring in both English and Spanish. Gather data to develop strategies for student improvement. Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities to include in and out-of-school activities. Participate in curriculum alignment, benchmarks, performance standards/assessments, and revisions, inclusive of bilingual development programs, and implement EPSS. Attend and participate in Principal Meetings and/or Site Base Management Meetings, inclusive of parent-teacher organization meetings. Implement the teaching competencies adopted by the Board of Education. Log all outgoing long-distance telephone calls and fax transmittals. Perform other assigned tasks required by the supervisor(s).

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT

Term of Employment to be established on an annual basis, through the adoption of the school calendar.

SALARY:

Salary to be established by the Board of Education on an annual basis, through the adoption of Salary Schedules.

EVALUATION

The performance of this job will be evaluated by provisions of the Board's policy on the Evaluation of Professional Personnel.