Elementary Curriculum Teacher

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Intermediate - Grades 4, 5, 6
Date Posted:
10/23/2023
Location:
Elementary School
Closing Date:
Until filled
LAME DEER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
DISTRICT #6
JOB DESCRIPTION
ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM TEACHER
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completed district employment application
• Must pass a background check
• Valid Montana Teaching Certificate
• Bachelor's degree in Education
• Successful teaching experience
• Must be able to successfully complete performance responsibilities listed below
• Any other qualifications as the School Board may find appropriate and/or acceptable

REPORTS TO:
School Principal
SUPERVISES:
Not Applicable
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary, benefits, and work year to be established by negotiations with the School Board.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated, annually and in accordance with provisions of the School Board's policy on evaluations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: standing 50 percent or more and ability to move around a classroom. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
JOB GOAL:
To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for further education in accordance with each pupil's ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (may include but not limited to the following):

• Teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science to pupils in a classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by the School Board and other appropriate learning activities
• Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law, administrative regulations, and procedures of the school district
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials, and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences so as 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 pupils' academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil's progress and interpret the school program
• Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems
• Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the District and self-selected professional growth activities
• Select and requisition books and instructional aide
• Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day
• Administer group standardized tests in accordance with District testing program.
• Participate in curriculum development programs as required
• Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities
• Other duties assigned

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or national origin.