Girdler Elementary Kindergarten Teacher

Girdler Elementary Kindergarten Teacher
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE
Classroom teacher
Terms of Employment
186 days per year, certified position
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's Degree in field of assignment (minimum requirement)
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid Kentucky Teaching Certification for area and grade level of assignment
Immediate Supervisor / Evaluator:
Principal
RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL SCHOOL PERSONNEL:
1. All KCPS employees will contribute to and be accountable for the success of our students as demonstrated through the performance of their duties.
2. All KCPS employees will constantly exhibit a spirit of cooperation and compassion as we work together to serve our students, parents, community, and one another.
3. All KCPS employees will make decisions and take action based on what is best for students.
4. All KCPS employees will support the district's mission and vision of excellence and success.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
SUPERVISES: Student Teachers, Instructional Assistants, and/or Practicum Students (if applicable)
JOB FUNCTION: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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1. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
2. Creates and maintains a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
3. Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
4. Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor or district personnel.
5. Assists the administration in implementing Board policies, administrative regulations and school rules governing student life and conduct, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
6. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear learning targets for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
7. Strives to implement, by instruction and action, the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
8. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a daily basis through formative assessments and provides progress reports as required.
9. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
10. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
11. Assists the administration in implementing all federal, state and local policies and rules including those governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
12. Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes including conferencing outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
13. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for instructional teacher aide(s), substitute(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates job performance.
14. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
15. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required and accepts a share of responsibility for extra-curricular activities.
16. Maintains regular attendance
17. Performs other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
18.Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
19.Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing
20.Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
21.Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching
22.Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights
23. Perform additional duties/tasks and assume additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor and/or Superintendent.