2024-2025 Third Grade Teacher- Ruth Clark Elementary

Job Description

Title: Elementary Classroom Teacher

Reports to: Building Principal

Supervises: Assigned students/staff members

Evaluation: As per Negotiated Agreement

Job Summary:

To create flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in education with appropriate Kansas licensure.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Teaches communications arts- social studies- mathematics- and science to students in a classroom- using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized- differentiated- and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates student’s academic and social growth- keeps appropriate records- and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student’s progress and interpret the school program.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health- attitude- and learning problems.
• Creates and environment for learning through functional and attractive displays- bulletin boards- and interest centers.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned workday.
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program.
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.
• Builds a positive rapport with students- parents- and other staff members.
• Demonstrates effective human relations and communication skills.
• Complies with good safety practices.
• Complies with all district rules- regulations- and policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-pace- high-intensive work environment.

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