To create a flexible elementary 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 education in accordance with each student's ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

Responsibilities:

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:

• Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, history, physical education and music to students in a classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instructs students in citizenship, character education and basic subject matter.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Uses a variety of instructional strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
• Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students' progress and interpret the school program.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by professional growth activities.
• Participates cooperatively with administration through the evaluation process.
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids, maintains required inventory records.
• Supervises students in out of classroom activities during the school day.
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with state testing program.
• Participates in activities that build community such as Open House, Hay Day, etc.
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.

Qualifications

• Adapt plans to meet the needs of all children, including English Language Learners and students with both identified and non-identified special needs.
• Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to succeed in the 21st century.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Maintain professional relationships with administration , colleagues, parents and students
• Maintain consistant, punctual and regular attendance
• Having a working knowledge of technology to be used in the core curriculum