Job Title: Second Grade Teacher
Position Function: Teaches and facilitates learning and maintains academic progress, discipline, and records for students in grades K-5. Works with parents and students to provide and implement classroom education to meet the needs of all students.
Essential Performance Responsibilities:
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Instructs and motivates students in all course study
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Collaborates and communicates with staff to meet the educational needs of students
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Assign lessons and correct homework
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Administers tests to evaluate student progress, record results, and inform parents of progress
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Maintains discipline in the classroom
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Maintains a classroom that is conducive to learning, safe, and stimulating
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Communicates with parents/guardians and schedule periodic meetings to discuss student progress and/or problems
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Works with Special Education teacher to ensure appropriate modifications are being implemented in the classroom
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Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops
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Prepares classroom instructions to promote students’ success on state assessment exams
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Observes, enforces and is directed by the policies, rules, and regulations adopted by the school district
Additional Duties: Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisors.
Equipment: Must be able to use basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine. Must always comply with USD 259's guidelines for equipment use.
Travel: Limited travel may be required.
Physical and Mental Demands:
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As outlined in on-site job analysis for Elementary Teacher
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Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations
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Must have organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills
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Work in school building environments
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy
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Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students
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Ability to maintain a classroom of approximately 20 students
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Ability and patience to work interactively with students
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Skill in organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills
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Ability to deliver teaching instruction in accordance with improved curriculum and standards
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Excellent skills in verbal and written communication
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Ability to understand the individual needs of each student
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Ability to effectively use Microsoft Outlook and the student information system
