Job Description:

JOB TITLE:           Classroom Teacher

DEPARTMENT: Faculty

REPORT TO:       Superintendent / Principal as stated on contract

DEFINITION

Provides and educates students in grades K - 8, and/or a combination thereof, and assists in other school programs as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

•       Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music to pupils in a classroom, utilizing the South Dakota Board of Education Standards Course of Study for Elementary Schools and other appropriate learning activities and materials.

•       Instructs pupils in citizenship, basic communication skills, and other general elements of the course of study specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.

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

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

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

•       Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, prepares progress reports, and communicates with parents on the individual pupil's progress.

•       Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils 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 participation in in-service education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.

•       Participates cooperatively with the principal or his designee to develop the system by which will be evaluated in conformance with the district's uniform guidelines for evaluation and assessment.

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

•       Insures a comfortable room environment through control of heating, lighting, and ventilation to the extent possible.

•       Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.

•       Participates in curriculum development programs within the school of assignment and/or on a district level.

•       Shares in the sponsorship of student activities and participates in faculty committees.

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

•       May plan and coordinate the work of aides, teacher assistants and other paraprofessionals.

•       Participates with other professional staff members in the Family Life program as assigned.

•       Performs basic attendance accounting and business services as required.

•       Attends P.T.A. meetings.

•       Serves on bus duty, yard duty, and cafeteria duty as assigned.

•       Attends faculty and curriculum meetings.

•       Develops weekly lesson plans and supplementary material compatible with the basic instructional philosophy and curriculum of the district.

•       Provides students with the opportunity to participate in daily patriotic observance. Education Code 52720.

•       Monitors classroom environment to ensure clean and safe conditions exist, notifying principal of any unclean or unsafe classroom condition.

•       Monitors classroom activities making students responsible for putting materials, supplies, tools, etc., safely, and neatly away at the end of class session.

CREDENTIAL

·        Appropriate South Dakota teaching credential, verification of subject matter competence and English Learner authorization.

EDUCATION

•        Bachelor's degree including all courses needed to meet credential requirements.

EXPERIENCE

•        K-8 Classroom teaching experience preferred

SUPERVISION

•        Reports to Superintendent / Principal and is Responsible for Students

LICENSE REQUIREMENT

•        Possession of a valid South Dakota Teaching License.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

•        Insurability by the District's liability insurance carrier.