Teacher 4th Grade (O. B. Whaley Elementary School)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSA. Credential - California credential authorizing elementary instructionB. Education - Sufficient to meet credential requirementsC. Experience - None requiredD. Personal - Ability to meet District standards of physical and mental health professional attitude and leadership abilityKNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIESKnowledge of and ability to implement the subject matter philosophical social and educational concepts relative to the duties and responsibilities listed on this job descriptionDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESA. Subject Area 1. Planning for instruction - small group and individuala. Teach reading language arts social studies mathematics science health art physical education and music as adopted by the Board of Education and consistent with District goals and objectives may teach a foreign language and civics in grade sixb. Provide planned learning experiences in order to motivate students and best utilize the available time for instructionc. Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of each studentd. Establish and maintain standard of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroome. Create with students a functional and attractive environment for learning through displays bulletin boards and learning stations f. Insure a comfortable orderly and attractive room environment through control of heat light and room arrangementg. Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work dayh. Perform basic attendance accounting and business service as requiredi. Evaluate materials textbooks films etc. for the purpose of seeing their relationship to level of pupil taught results - evaluation-recordkeepinga. Continually evaluate students academic and social growth readjusting the teacher procedure to stimulate continuous progressb. Keep appropriate records of progress regarding strengths or weaknessesc. Evaluate student teachers as assigned to the grade techniquesa. Select and requisition books maintain instructional aids and suppliesb. Adapt develop and use multimedia materials for different learning styles or modalities by providing available resourcesc. Establish and maintain student behavior needed to create a good self-image and positive attitude as well as the responsibility for learningd. Provide planned learning experiences in order to motivate students to investigate and inquire in search of more knowledgee. Provide individual or group instruction designed to meet individual needsB. Relationships -studenta. Establish a positive teacher-student rapport by maintaining a responsive environment for learningb. Develop consistent positive classroom management and working arrangement with students to develop good self-image -staffa. Share in the sponsorship of student activities and participate in faculty committeesb. Cooperate with other staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health attitude and learning problemsc. Participate with other professional staff members in outdoor education programs at assigned grade leveld. May work with other staff members in planning and coordinating work of aides and other paraprofessionals -parenta. Communicate with parents through a variety of methods or means in order to develop a positive reinforcement of interest in students progressb. Meet with parents at least one time to interpret school program -communitya. Impart District philosophy as need arisesb. Present a positive teacher image to the community through school activitiesC. Professional Attitude Responsibilities and Participation growtha. Maintain professional competence through participation in inservice education activities provided by the District and self-selected professional growth activities . Willing to accept changes in assignment as it relates to socioeconomic areas programs and materialsb. Willing to adapt to different personalities in team teaching experiences . Responsible for basic attendance accounting and other services as requiredb. Insure a comfortable room environment through an awareness of heating lighting ventilation and appropriate housekeepingc. Share in the sponsorship of student activities and participate on faculty committeesd. Plan and coordinate the work of aides teacher assistants student teachers and other paraprofessionals as neededD. Duties and responsibilities may be added deleted or . Person to whom responsible: On site PrincipalB. Evaluator: On site PrincipalC. Persons responsible to Teacher Elementary Classroom Teachers or other paraprofessionals assigned