Elementary School Teacher

Elementary Teacher

Reports to: Principal
Length of Assignment: 10 months

Primary purpose:

To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to

learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate

students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation

for upper elementary grade education in accordance with each student’s ability; to

establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

Responsibilities:

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:

• Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, Physical education, and music to students in a classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities.

• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter.

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.

• Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.

• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.

• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.

• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program.

• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.

• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.

• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by professional growth activities.

• Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with guidelines.

• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.

• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day.

• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with state testing program.

• Participates in curriculum development programs as required.

• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Work in this classification is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects. Generally, the job requires sitting, walking, and standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Certificates & Licenses Must have a Bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree. Must have or be qualified to hold a NC teaching license in Elementary Education.

Continuing Education/Training Maintain Licensure & CEUs

Employment will require extensive background check.

*All employees are to adhere to the ALL of Richmond County Schools Board of Education Policies. They are located here: Richmond County Schools