at Whiteriver Unified School District in Whiteriver, Arizona, United States
Job Description
- Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music to elementary 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 effective instructional instruction strategies including eliciting frequent student response, consistently monitoring student performance, providing feedback, and providing instruction with effective pacing.
- 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.
- Analyzes multiple student data points to determine academic/social growth and modify instruction to maintain consistent 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.
- Keeps classroom neat and orderly.
- Plans and implements programs, which encourages parent involvement and development.
- 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.
- 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.
- Incorporates STEM curriculum & activities within the classroom regularly.
- Follows the Kids at Hope initiatives.
- Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
- Responsible for securing health, hygiene, safety, and overall well-being of children at all times.
- Responsible for reporting any symptoms of child abuse and neglect, abnormal behaviors, injuries, illnesses to proper authorities and district personnel.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.
