Elementary School Teacher - Fourth Grade

The most important function of the teacher is to direct pupil growth through educational experiences with an awareness of the child and his/her limitations. It is the responsibility of the teacher to utilize approved curricular goals as a basis for planning and implementing appropriate instructional activities with students. Create a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth, while establishing effective rapport with students. Motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed as a foundation to become lifelong learners. Establish positive relationships with parents, staff, and community.

Salary

Bachelor's: $58,248

Bachelor's +15: $60,914

Masters: $63,028

Terms Of Employment

188 days per year, 7 hours 20 minutes per day, 5 days per week

Requirements

• Classroom experience is desirable
• In addition to certification credentials, teachers should have poise, and interest in children, a sense of responsibility, the ability to work with others, and the ability to adapt to any reasonable pattern of behavior accepted by the community for professional persons
  
  

Responsibilities

• Follows a continuous program of curricular development
• Is aware of new materials, methodologies, philosophies, and innovations, using those that suit the needs of the individual student.
• Using building regulations as a guideline develops and implements rules for student classroom behavior that are fair.
• Establishes objectives for lessons and communicates those objectives to students.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Recognizes the learning abilities and/or disabilities of students and adjusts teaching techniques.
• Seeks assistance from the district or other specialists when a learning or behavior problem becomes evident.
• Consult with parents and other involved personnel concerning each student’s intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development.
• Creates and maintains an environment conducive to learning.
• Attends building meetings as required.
  
  

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