Elementary Teacher

JOB SUMMARY:

Applies state and district instructional standards to create a flexible elementary age program and a classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth. The Elementary Teacher will establish effective rapport with students and will motivate them to develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a solid foundation for education.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing those needs.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly and productive classroom environment.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, classroom organization, and interest centers.
• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
• Participates in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
• Attends staff meetings as well as serves on staff and district committees as requested.
• Participates in various meetings (e.g., parent conferences, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information.
• Works cooperatively with Special Education teachers to modify curriculum as needed for special education students according to Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities/areas as assigned.
• Uses data to make informed decisions about students regarding behavior and academics.
• Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, keeps appropriate records including attendance reports, and other records, as necessary.
• Collaborates with other department staff to develop lesson plans, teaching strategies and interventions.
• Creates an environment conducive to learning and that is appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Interacts in a positive, constructive manner with students, families, teaching assistants and other professionals.
• Models the district Vision of "all means all" and demonstrates a willingness to become an active contributor to the school culture and our continual school improvement process.
• Demonstrates knowledge around state standards, PBIS, restorative practices, technology to support students, and professionalism.
• Maintains professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings, other professional activities as required by the district, and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the WI Educator Standards, district teaching expectations and delivery of the WI content standards for Elementary Teachers, and federal or state laws pertaining to students.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by Administration.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Professional Knowledge
• Demonstrates an understanding of the curriculum, subject content, and diverse needs of students by providing meaningful learning experiences.
• Instructional Planning
• Effectively plans using the approved curriculum, instructional strategies, resources, and data to meet the needs of all students.
• Instructional Delivery
• Effectively engages students in learning by using a variety of instructional strategies to meet individual learning needs.
• Assessment for and of Learning
• Systematically gathers, analyzes, and uses relevant data to measure student progress, guide instructional content and delivery methods, and provide timely feedback to students, parents, and stakeholders.
• Learning Environment
• Uses resources, routines, and procedures to provide a respectful, safe, positive, student-centered environment that is conducive to student engagement and learning.
• Professionalism
• Demonstrates behavior consistent with legal, ethical, and professional standards, contributes to the profession, and engages in professional growth that results in improved student learning.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid License to teach Elementary Education from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI).
• Bachelor's Degree in Education.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working as an Elementary Teacher.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Capable on a continuous basis of standing, sitting, reaching, grasping, bending, stooping, twisting; repetitive movement of both hands and feet; seeing with both near and far visual acuity and to hear.

2. Capable on a frequent basis of walking and moving, climbing stairs, lifting from floor to waist (up to #25), waist to shoulders (up to #25).

3. Capable on an occasional basis of pushing; pulling; lifting from shoulders to overhead (up to #10).

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal