Elementary 4th Grade Teacher

Elementary  4TH Grade Classroom Teacher 

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Essential Functions

• Develops and administers school elementary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to grade level standards for individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Maintains clear and up-to-date written lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents in a positive, respectful and constructive manner.
• Promotes and fosters a respectful classroom environment and ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies.
• Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees for overall school improvement.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.
• Participates cooperatively with the principal in performance evaluations as stated in the corporation’s staff evaluation handbook.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

 Qualifications Profile

• Certification or Licensure – Valid Indiana Teaching License.
• Bachelors from an accredited college or university.
• Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels a plus.