Skills, Knowledge, and/or Abilities Required: • Skills to motivate students • Communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds • Direct support personnel • Evaluate performance • Knowledge of age-appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code • Abilities to stand and walk for prolonged periods, perform a variety of specialized tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, other school personnel, meet schedules and deadlines. Job Purpose Statements The job of Teacher - Elementary is done for the purposes of facilitating student success in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing District approved curriculum, documenting teaching and student progress, activities, outcomes, addressing specific educational needs of students, providing a safe and optimal learning environment, and providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.