Alpena Public Schools
Employee Job Description
Position Title: Teacher, Elementary
Department: Instruction
Reports To: Principal
SUMMARY: To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for their future education, in accordance with each pupil's ability; and to establish good relationships with parents, other staff members, and the school community.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plans and develops an engaging, age and developmentally appropriate course of study in the classroom, adhering to education best practices and state and school district curriculum guidelines.
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Teaches district-approved curriculum.
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Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulation and procedures of the school district.
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Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
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Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
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Communicates regularly with parents outside the normal classroom day by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.
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Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
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Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports. Contacts parents at first sign of behavioral and/or academic problems.
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Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals/accommodations and develops strategies for individual education plans.
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Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
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Plans and coordinates the work of instructional assistants, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
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Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student.
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Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers and exhibits of student's work.
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Works with other professional staff on curriculum studies and related committees.
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Actively participates in regular staff and professional development activities.
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Reviews email and voicemail communications regularly and responds as needed.
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Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
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Follows all District policies and procedures.
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Conducts oneself in a professional and respectful manner at all times.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises the behavior of students, instructional assistants, and volunteers in the classroom.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor of Arts/Science degree in education from an accredited college/university is required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Valid Michigan teaching certificate in area of study is required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret curriculum, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to work with mathematical concepts, such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to apply the tools of technology, calculators and computers, to mathematics.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to the instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skill in oral and written communication. Skills in computer use are essential. Effective utilization of technology in instruction, planning, data-based decision making and monitoring of student achievement. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk (on level and unlevel ground - both inside and outside settings), sit, climb stairs and talk or hear for extended periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. The employee must be sufficiently mobile to to effectively supervise and assist with students, including ability to escort or restrain students as needed. The employee is required to be computer literate and to have the energy to deal with multiple demands. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud, depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. Duties may be occasionally performed on field trips, away from school or outside, where noise level may vary.
The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescription controlled substance use and/or abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
