Elementary Teacher K-3

Elementary Teacher

Purpose Statement
The job of Elementary Teacher is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process
by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom and other
assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within
established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and
administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of
inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.
This job reports to Principal

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in
order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the
functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using
pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read
technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to
define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the
functions of the job include: appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; age appropriate activities; lesson
plan requirements; stages of child development; and behavioral management strategies.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use jobrelated
equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data
utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required
to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize specific, job-related
equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data
frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate.
Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing
and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting
tact and patience; and working flexible hours.

Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; directing
other persons within a small work unit; tracking budget expenditures. Utilization of resources from other work units is
often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the organization's
services.

Experience: Job related experience is required.
Education: Bachelors degree in job-related area