Elementary Teacher

Ignacio School District 11 JT

The classroom teacher is responsible for providing motivating lessons and opportunities for each learner, establishing standards of expected student progress in each area of study, and developing techniques for assessment of that progress. The teacher will use suitable and varied teaching strategies to meet the needs of all students.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Possess Colorado Teaching Credential authorizing work in subject areas assigned.
2. Evidence of good character and health.
3. Demonstrate rapport with students, teachers, parents, and administrators.
4. Evidence of dependability and professionalism.
5. Knowledgeable of a variety of teaching techniques, strategies, behavior skills, and curriculum.
6. Ability to motivate student learning.
7. Ability to work with a variety of ethnic students/parents.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Classroom Teachers responsibilities include:
1. The teacher will use suitable and varied teaching strategies to meet the needs of all students.
2. The teacher will design purposeful assignments that follow the district curriculum for their particular area in each subject area.
3. The teacher will provide effective classroom management in a safe environment.
4. The classroom teacher will be expected to contribute to the development and achievement of district goals and school programs through active participation on building, district, and parent committees.
5. Teachers should display leadership in both school and professional activities through effective, ethical, positive interpersonal relationships.
6. The classroom teacher’s goal is to provide motivational educational experiences for every learner to excel and maximize their potential.
7. Developing and presenting lessons with performance objectives that are understood by the students and are supportive of district goals and teacher expectations.
8. Evaluating student progress based primarily on achievement or performance objectives.
9. Demonstrating and promoting responsibility and consideration for others.
10. Treating students with courtesy and respect.
11. Maintaining accurate records of students’ attendance and progress that can be easily understood and readily interpreted by others.
12. Participating cooperatively with fellow staff members in the development and implementation of curriculum and instruction and other matters.
13. Adhering to district policies and procedures.
14. Attending and participating in departmental, school, and district meetings.
15. Supervising proper use of equipment and facilities with student safety in mind.

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16. Acknowledging professional responsibility to support and supervise co-curricular activities and cooperate with the administration.
17. Promoting community responsibility among students.
18. Supervising students, para-professionals, and volunteers in the classroom.
19. Participating and supporting the use of all available specialized services (health, psychological, counseling) in solving children’s problems and academic needs.
20. Administering achievement tests and other evaluating instruments as required by the principal and superintendent.
21. Supervising their assigned class or assigned supervisory activity at all times unless other arrangements have been made with the principal for authorized personnel to supervise.
22. Providing for the care and proper usage of school property and maintaining a current inventory of equipment and materials assigned to the teacher’s classroom.
23. Reporting to the principal, immediately, any situation that might threaten the safety and/or health of children.
24. Not releasing any of the children under their supervision to any person, or for any purpose, unless directly authorized by the building principal or his designee.
25. Keeping parents informed and conferences when necessary.
26. Participating in Student Study Team meetings, IEP meetings, and other curricular assignments.
27. Supporting other staff members as professional colleagues.

REPORTS TO: The Building Principal
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 164 days as per contract