Elementary Teacher
Plans and implements an instructional program and provides related educational services for students in grades 1 through 6. Manages student behavior, assesses and evaluates student achievement, and modifies instructional activities as required. Carries out a variety of student monitoring and supports activities.
Serves as general education classroom teacher (grades 1 through 6), or at the sixth grade in a middle school. Classes taught may be single or multi grade level, subject, skill, or specialty oriented. Performs duties within a team or departmental setting, or works independently in a unique teaching specialty. Some positions are assigned to reading or computer technology labs.
Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education or eligible for a conditional certification in Elementary Education (12 credits in math, 12 credits in science, 8 credits in English and 8 credits in history)
- Degree must be from an accredited college or institution.
- Valid standard professional teaching certificate in Elementary Education appropriate to the grade to be taught.
- Knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment of grade level(s) or instructional specialty(ies) to which assigned
- Knowledge of City Schools program of studies related to assignments and mission, goals, and organization as well as policies and procedures is preferred
- Excellent oral and written communications and human relations skills
- Ability to select instructional planning, management, and evaluation procedures that relate to student needs and the demands of the instructional environment
- Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs and utilize multimedia and computer technology effectively
- Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with diverse groups of students, peers, and parents
- Ability to move throughout the room to monitor students and check assignments with a variety of seating and desk organization