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Lennox Elementary Kindergarten Teacher

Lennox School District 41-4
Lennox, SD

Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Teaching Certification
Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods)

Full Job Description

LENNOX SCHOOL DISTRICT

EVERY SCHOOL.

EVERY STUDENT.

EVERY DAY.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:

Elementary Classroom Teacher-Kindergarten

Reports to:

Elementary Principal

Terms of Employment:

180-day contract. Salary and benefits will be aligned with the terms outlined in the LEA Negotiated Agreement

Evaluation:

Evaluated by the elementary principal in accordance with the LEA Negotiated Agreement and School Board Policy

QUALIFICATIONS:

A valid teaching certificate with an elementary self-contained endorsement obtained through the South Dakota Department of Education. A kindergarten endorsement (preferred).
Bachelor’s degree in elementary education with an emphasis in kindergarten (preferred)
Teaching experience (preferred).
Requirements for the above qualifications that the board may find appropriate and acceptable.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To lead students toward the fulfillment of their growth potential within their intellectual, physical, emotional, psychological, and maturation abilities.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students, shows written evidence of preparation upon request of the building principal, and follows district-approved curriculum.
Creates a classroom that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicates these objectives to students.
Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting the needs of the students as well as the district’s philosophy of education and established instructional goals and objectives.
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student conduct.
Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) when available.
Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment within district discipline policies.
Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
Communicates with parents/guardians and relevant school personnel on student progress and interprets the school's program.
Identifies student needs, refers students in need of assistance, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and assisting with learning or other problems that may affect their ability or opportunity to learn.
Assists students in developing self-respect, respect for others, and respect for property.
Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school of assignment and/or on a district level (which will assist the teacher to be aware of current educational, instructional, and social teaching aids).
Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
Participates cooperatively with the building principal in the evaluation process in compliance with district policy and the Lennox Education Association Negotiated Agreement.
Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials. The teacher is responsible for keeping the building principal informed as to the need for materials and the repair of equipment.
Attends IEP meetings of students under their authority.
Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned workday, with the understanding that certain times are designed as time or duty-free lunchtime.
Administers group-standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.
Participates in faculty committees and sponsorship of student’s activities.
Performs other tasks and duties that may be assigned.

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