Elementary School Teacher

JOB SUMMARY: The job of the Teacher – Elementary School is established for the

purpose of providing support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with

specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned

areas, developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction

within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other

professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues

and curriculum development; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students,

parents, or guardians regarding the instructional program and student progress.

QUALIFICATIONS: Current Teacher Certification/Licenses

REPORTS TO: The School Site Principal.

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT:

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SUPERVISES: Students

JOB GOAL: Educate all students.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY: Responsibilities include working under limited supervision

using standardized practices and/or methods, directing other persons within a small work unit,

and tracking budget expenditures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Administers and develops subject-specific assessments for the purpose of assessing

student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.

• Constructs curriculum in the classroom environment to foster future growth and

opportunities for students.

• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of

communicating expectations of student's achievements; developing methods for

improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.

• Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose

of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration.

• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, and a variety of

community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student

outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school

improvement plan.

• Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, health status, problem-

solving techniques, and a variety of personal issues.

• Differentiates instruction to meet the needs of diverse students for the purpose of

providing an effective program that meets district requirements.

• Instruct students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a

defined course of study.

• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning

environment.

• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g., classroom, school

grounds, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning

environment.

• Participates in a variety of meetings and professional development activities for the

purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.

• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g., grades, lesson plans following scope and

sequence, correspondence with parents and students, examinations and quizzes,

attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and

meeting mandated requirements.

• Reports incidents (e.g., altercations, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse,

harassment, zero tolerance offenses, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining the personal

safety of students, providing a positive learning environment, and adhering to state law

and board policies.

• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns

and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution

• Respond to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g., other teachers, parents,

administrators, students, central office staff, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, and

providing information and/or direction.

• Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and/or

student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and

addressing the needs of individual students.

• Supports other classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the

implementation of established curriculum and/or individual student plans.

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and

effective functioning of the work unit.

• Performs All duties assigned by the Principal and/or Director of Schools.

• Adheres to the Tennessee Teacher Code of Ethics with fidelity.

TENNESSEE TEACHER CODE OF ETHICS:

A Cannon County Schools Elementary Teacher will adhere to the Tennessee Teacher

Code of Ethics with fidelity.

49-5-1002. Legislative findings.

The general assembly finds and declares that:

(1) An educator, believing in the worth and dignity of each human being, recognizes the

supreme importance of the pursuit of truth, devotion to excellence, and the nurture of

democratic principles. Essential to these goals is the protection of freedom to learn and to teach

and the guarantee of equal educational opportunity for all. An educator accepts the

responsibility to adhere to the highest ethical standards and

(2) An educator recognizes the magnitude of the responsibility inherent in the teaching process.

The desire for the respect and confidence of one's colleagues, of students, of parents, and of the

members of the community provides the incentive to attain and maintain the highest possible

degree of ethical conduct.

History -Acts 2010, ch. 916, § 1.

49-5-1003. Educator's obligations to students.

(a) An educator shall strive to help each student realize the student's potential as a worthy and

effective member of society. An educator, therefore works to stimulate the spirit of inquiry, the

acquisition of knowledge and understanding, and the thoughtful formulation of worthy goals.

(b) In fulfillment of this obligation to the student, an educator shall:

(1) Abide by all applicable federal and state laws;

(2) Not unreasonably restrain the student from independent action in the pursuit of

learning;

(3) Provide the student with professional education services in a nondiscriminatory

manner and in consonance with accepted best practices known to the educator;

(4) Respect the constitutional rights of the student;

(5) Not unreasonably deny the student access to varying points of view;

(6) Not deliberately suppress or distort subject matter relevant to the student's progress;

(7) Make reasonable effort to protect the student from conditions harmful to learning or

to health and safety;

(8) Make reasonable effort to protect the emotional well-being of the student;

(9) Not intentionally expose the student to embarrassment or disparagement;

(10) Not on the basis of race; color; creed; disability; sex; national origin; marital status;

political or religious beliefs; family, social, or cultural background; or sexual orientation,

unfairly:

(A) Exclude the student from participation in any program;

(B) Deny benefits to the student; or

(C) Grant any advantage to the student;

(11) Not use the educator's professional relationship with the student for private advantage;

(12) Not disclose information about the student obtained in the course of the educator's

professional service unless disclosure of the information is permitted, serves a compelling

professional purpose, or is required by law;

(13) Not knowingly make false or malicious statements about students or colleagues;

(14) Ensure interactions with the student take place in transparent and appropriate settings;

(15) Not engage in any sexually related behavior with the student, whether verbal,

written, physical, or electronic, with or without the student's consent. Sexually related

behavior includes, but is not limited to, behaviors such as making sexual jokes or sexual

remarks; engaging in sexual kidding, sexual teasing, or sexual innuendo; pressuring the

student for dates or sexual favors; engaging in inappropriate physical touching, groping,

or grabbing; kissing; rape; threatening physical harm; and committing sexual assault;

(16) Not furnish alcohol or illegal or unauthorized drugs to the student;

(17) Strive to prevent the use of alcohol or illegal or unauthorized drugs by the student

when the student is under the educator's supervision on school or LEA premises, during

school activities, or in any private setting;

(18) Refrain from the use of alcohol while on school or LEA premises or during a school

activity at which students are present; and

(19) Maintain a professional approach with the student at all times.

History -Acts 2010, ch. 916, § 1; 2018, ch. 937, § 1.

49-5-1004. Educator's obligations to the education profession.

(a) The education profession is vested by the public with a trust and responsibility requiring the

highest ideals of professional service. In the belief that the quality of the services of the

education profession directly influences the nation and its citizens, the educator shall exert

every effort to raise professional standards, promote a climate that encourages the exercise of

professional judgment, to achieve conditions that attract persons worthy of the trust to careers in

education, and to assist in preventing the practice of the profession by unqualified persons.

(b) In fulfillment of this obligation to the profession, an educator shall not:

(1) Deliberately make a false statement or fail to disclose a material fact related to

competency and

qualifications in an application for a professional position;

(2) Misrepresent the educator's professional qualifications;

(3) Assist entry into the profession of a person known to be unqualified in respect to

character, education, or other relevant attribute;

(4) Knowingly make a false statement concerning the qualifications of a candidate for a

professional position;

(5) Assist a noneducator in the unauthorized practice of teaching;

(6) Disclose information about colleagues obtained in the course of professional service

unless the disclosure serves a compelling professional purpose or is required by law;

(7) Knowingly make false or malicious statements about a colleague;

(8) Accept any gratuity, gift, or favor that might impair or appear to influence

professional decisions or actions;

and

(9) Use illegal or unauthorized drugs.

(c) In fulfillment of this obligation to the profession, educators shall:

(1) Administer state-mandated assessments fairly and ethically; and

(2) Conduct themselves in a manner that preserves the dignity and integrity of the

education profession.

History - Acts 2010, ch. 916, § 1; 2018, ch. 937, §§ 2, 3

TEMPERAMENT (Personal Traits): ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings,

and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is

required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances, analyze data utilizing defined

but different processes, and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also

required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups, work with data of varied types

and/or purposes, and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Problem-solving is required to

analyze issues and create action plans. Problem-solving with data frequently requires

independent interpretation of guidelines, and problem-solving with equipment is moderate.

Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job

include establishing and maintaining constructive relationships, adapting to changing work

priorities, maintaining confidentiality, exhibiting tact and patience, and working flexible hours.

CAPACITY AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Specific capacities and abilities may be required of an individual in order to learn or perform

adequately a task or job duty.

• SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to

periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based

competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include applying

assessment instruments, operating standard office equipment, including using pertinent

software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

• KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions,

percentages, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents,

and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw

conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform

the functions of the job include appropriate codes, policies, regulations, and/or laws; age-

appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; and

behavioral management strategies.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 200 Days

SALARY: Certified Pay Scale based upon years of Experience; General Purpose School

Budget line: 71100-116.

EVALUATION: TEAM Teacher Evaluation by school-level principal.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following

physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling and significant fine finger

dexterity. Generally, the job requires 40% sitting, 20% walking, and 40% standing.

WORK CONDITIONS: Normal working environment.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: The above statements are intended to describe the general

nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. They are not

intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so

assigned. Teachers are in daily contact with other teachers, students, administration, the general

public, and other work-related personnel. The ability to handle complaints, express a service-

oriented attitude, communicate effectively with others, and work with limited supervision is

vital.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

The Cannon County Board of Education does not discriminate because of age, race, color,

gender, national origin, disability, religion, genetics, creed, or veteran status in the provision of

services, programs or activities, or in employment opportunities or benefits. The Cannon

County School System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and member of TN Drug-Free

Workplace. Employees or applicants who need reasonable accommodations should contact

Human Resources for assistance.

PRIMARY LOCATION: Specific School Site

SHIFT TYPE: Full-Time