Address
Form of workJob Title: Elementary Teacher 2024/25 Department: Instruction Education Level and Certification: Bachelors degree required. Must possess at all times during employment a Nebraska Teaching Certificate with such endorsements as required by NDE Rule 10. Reports To: Principal Performance Responsibilities:Teach assigned classes and perform related duties as set forth under Job Tasks.Provide for the reasonable care and safety of students under the teacher's supervision.Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities as assigned.Provide care for students, including reporting suspected child abuse or neglect to supervisor and provide medication administration as assigned.Participate in team meetings for the development of IEPs and 504 Plans and implement provisions of IEPs and 504 Plan accommodations for the teacher's students.Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of activities as assigned.Participate in professional activities and staff development as assigned and as needed to maintain professional competence and to perform duties.Develop and maintain a positive rapport with students and parents.Develop and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with other staff and administration.Maintain confidentiality of information concerning colleagues, students, and parents in accordance with law and District rules.Provide for proper care, maintenance and reasonable security of all District property in the teacher's custody.Utilize instructional materials and other resources in a competent and effective manner, including computer, e-mail, electronic student information systems, and other technology to perform assigned duties.Adhere to all district policies, rules, regulations, and supervisor directives.Adhere to the code of ethics of the District and the code of ethics set forth in NDE RuleThe teacher must serve as a positive role model for other staff and students.Perform other tasks as assigned.
Required Employee Characteristics: The Elementary Teacher is to possess and exhibit the following characteristics:Cooperation-Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.Attention to Detail-Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.Dependability-Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.Integrity-Job requires being honest and ethical.Concern for Others-Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.Self Control-Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.Stress Tolerance-Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.Adaptability/Flexibility-Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.Independence-Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.Initiative-Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.Persistence-Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.Achievement/Effort-Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.Leadership-Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.Social Orientation-Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
