Teacher - Elementary

Job Description

1. Prepare lesson plans for the principal's careful and thorough review which are correlated to the current state curriculum standards, and then effectively use the lesson plans;

2. Use appropriate grade level, data-driven, research-based, teaching strategies to teach the appropriate curriculum standards to all student, and subgroups of students;

3. Analyze the most recent, appropriate, formal state assessment results (including applicable Value-Added and TVAAS Teacher Effect) as well as the latest system-and school-level Report Card, studying identified strengths and weaknesses, then make appropriate adjustments in the classroom;

4. Serve as a positive and active participant in the appropriate Professional Learning Community (school level and system level when applicable);

5. Assess frequently students' comprehension and application of expected curriculum standards;

6. Take responsibility for all students' mastery of applicable curriculum standards and significant academic growth;

7. Prepare, administer, and correct tests and records results;

8. Assign lessons and correct papers;

9. Maintain order in classroom and on playground;

10. Counsel students when adjustment and academic problems arise;

11. Discuss students' academic and behavior problems with parents and suggest corrective action;

12. Keep attendance and grade records as required by school board;

13. Observe students to detect signs of ill health or emotional disturbance and to evaluate progress;

14. Represent the school and the community in a positive manner;

15. Report to the principal when one knows, or reasonably suspects, that a child's health or welfare has been, or appears to have been, harmed as a result of abuse or neglect; and

16. Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Full-time