Columbine 1st Grade Teacher

Position: 1st Grade @ Columbine Elementary

POSITION SUMMARY:

The teacher creates a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establishes effective rapport with pupils, motivates pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation in accordance with each pupil’s ability, establishes positive relationships with parents and other staff members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of State and local standards and curriculum goals. Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all lessons, units, and activities.
• Instructs assigned course(s) of study and uses approved materials as adopted by the Board of Education.
• Develops lesson plans that, as much as possible, meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of all students.
• Meets and instructs classes in the locations and the times designated.
• Differentiates instruction for students by employing a variety of instructional techniques to meet the needs and capabilities of diverse learners.
• Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth and prepares progress reports as required.
• Assists the administration in implementing the District’s philosophy of education, its policies and rules governing instruction, student activities and conduct.
• Administers group assessments in accordance with the District’s testing program approved by the Board of Education and/or required by the State of Colorado.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure; maintains fair and just order in the classroom appropriate to activity.
• Assists in the selection and requisition of appropriate instructional materials; maintains required inventory records.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and appropriate records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assists in identifying pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and addressing health, attitude and learning problems.
• Communicates pupil progress and program information to parents and encourages their involvement in their students’ schooling.
• Makes reasonable provision for availability to students and parents outside the instructional day for required or requested education-related purposes.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher assistant(s) and volunteer(s).
• Participates in curriculum development and implementation.
• Maintains professional competence and growth through participation in District provided and self-selected staff development opportunities.