Elementary Teacher

Qualifications: A Valid Indiana Teacher's License with Literacy EndorsementReports To: Building PrincipalAssistant SuperintendentSuperintendentPosition Goal: To provide grade level or subject level instruction for students in an elementary school setting.Performance ResponsibilitiesDesigns and conducts learning situations, which instruct students in the content of one's respective discipline through appropriate educational methods.Encourages students through a positive personal attitude, and outstanding role model, to utilize every opportunity for a constructive learning experience.Participates in curricular and program development with administrators and teachers for initiating curricular improvements meeting students' needs.Observes established policies of the corporation and the school, and makes recommendations for changes in policies through appropriate channels when advisable.Confers with students and parents at appropriate and set times.Sponsors and supervises reasonable extra-curricular assignments and chaperones school events.Involves students, parents, and other community resources when feasible, in planning, implementing, and evaluating units of study.Executes teaching activities in a productive manner to reach the goals and objectives of the approved curriculum.Monitors assigned areas.Evaluates student progress in a variety of ways, records results, and issues reports to inform parents of progress.Maintains discipline in the classroom while performing related duties.Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops. Accrues additional educational credits as necessary for licensing.Possesses interpersonal skills relating to students, colleagues, parents, administrators, etc.Maintains confidentiality in all matters.Performs other duties and assumes responsibilities as assigned by the principal or designee.Terms of Employment: Hiring will be contingent upon approval by the Superintendent and School Board.Employment based upon building assignment and job performance.Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the building administrators.