Elementary Education Teacher

Elementary Teacher
REPORTS TO: Building Principal (Site Supervisor)
DATE of DESCRIPTION: March 18, 2022
DEPARTMENT: Nenana City School
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Licensed
NATURE AND SCOPE OF JOB:
To plan and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
1. Possess or be eligible to obtain a valid Alaska Teaching License Endorsement.
2. Meet professional teacher education requirements of the school, district and state.
3. Single subject teaching credential or certification if teaching a specialized subject.
4. Knowledge, abilities and experience with students from unique, diverse, minority backgrounds.
5. Reader's and writer's workshop experience is preferred.
6. Prior successful experience working with Alaska Native youth in rural and/or isolated settings.
7. Strong interpersonal relations and communications skills.
8. Strong behavior management and positive discipline skills.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Demonstrate consistent punctuality and regular attendance
2. Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
3. Develop schemes of work and lesson plans.
4. Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
5. Prepare classroom for class activities.
6. Identify, selects, and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles and special needs.
7. Observe and evaluate student's performance and development.
8. Assign and grade class work, homework, test and assignments.
9. Provide appropriate feedback on work.
10. Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students.
11. Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
12. Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.
13. Prepare required reports on students and activities.
14. Manage student behaviors in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
15. Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
16. Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and offers plans for improvement.
17. Use relevant technologies to support instruction
18. Participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings.
19. Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis.
20. Collaborates with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
21. Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community.
EQUIPMENT USED:
Computer
Telephone
Copier
Intercom System
Overhead Projector
Paper Cutter
Audio/Visual Equipment (DVD player, television, VCR, etc.)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
1. Finger strength required to type effectively on a computer keyboard
2. Finger, hand and arm strength necessary to write on paper, whiteboard, overhead projector sheets, etc. throughout the workday.
3. Visual acuity and stamina to work at a computer monitor
4. Lower body strength to kneel, stand and walk throughout the workday.
5. Verbal stamina to articulate clearly and with appropriate volume throughout the workday.
6. Auditory discrimination sufficient to receive detailed information through normal speech at 5 feet and warning cries or alarms above normal classroom and playground noise.
ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
1. Occasional exposure to weather extremes.
2. Occasional exposure to loud noises.
-EMPLOYEES ARE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ALL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION-