Elementary Teacher - 3rd-5th ELA/Reading

Required Skills:
Appropriate certifications and training as outlined by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission
Effective written and oral communication skills
Ability to work in and foster a positive work environment
Ability to work as an effective member of the administrative team

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Plans and implements a program of instruction that adheres to the system philosophy, goals, and objectives as outlined in the Georgia Performance Standards;
Makes purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that provide for effective teaching strategies and maximize time on task;
Plans and implements a program of study designed to meet the needs of all students;
Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies;
Encourages student enthusiasm for the learning process and the development of good study habits;
Provides progress and interim reports as required;
Prepares substitute folder containing appropriate information as required by the principal;
Plans and prescribes purposeful assignments for hospital homebound services, tutors, etc. as needed;
Recognizes learning difficulties and makes referrals as appropriate;
Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory;
Assists in the ongoing curriculum revision process;
Becomes acquainted with supplemental services beneficial to students as an extension of regular classroom activities;
Develops, in accordance with system school guidelines, reasonable rules of classroom behavior and appropriate techniques that are consistently applied;
Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities;
Responsibly supervises students during the school day and assigned extra-curricular activities;
Upholds and enforces Board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules and regulations;
Maintains appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time;
Cooperates with the administration in planning appropriate professional development at a school or at the system level;
Attends staff, department, and committee meetings as required;
Evaluates accomplishments of students on a regular basis using multiple assessment methods;
Makes appropriate adjustments in the instructional program as required by the principal;
Respects the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, state, and federal laws;

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