PROFESSIONAL STAFF APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

A letter of interest, resume, transcripts, Commonwealth of PA Professional Certificate, three (3) letters of recommendation less than one year old, Acts 34, 114, 151 clearances less than one year old, Act 24, Act 126 Certificate and Act 168 disclosure release(s).

Job Title:              Teacher – Elementary K-4

Reports to:           Elementary School Principal

Primary Purpose:

            To create a flexible elementary instructional program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish appropriate effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for further education, in accordance with each student's ability; and to establish appropriate, effective relationships with parents and with other staff members.

Qualifications:

• Elementary Teaching Certification
• PA Certification in Grades PK-4; Elementary Education K-6; or Grades PK-8
• Bachelor’s Degree

Essential Functions:

• Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, health, and/or science and other subjects within area permitted by specific Pennsylvania certification to students in a classroom, using the curriculum adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law, district approved programs and curriculum with fidelity, and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials; provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and to meet the requirements; and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Uses technology and research based instructional methods to facilitate instruction.
• Demonstrates understanding of and abides by federal, state, and local school laws and regulations; mandated programs; District policies and administrative regulations. Reviews and abides by Pennsylvania Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a safe and inspiring learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Giving and grading assignments, homework, and tests.
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student’s progress and interpret the school program.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve social, emotional, behavioral, and academic issues.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, interest centers in the classroom, and throughout the school environment.
• Maintains professional competence through professional development education activities provided by the district or through self-selected activities.
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aides; maintains required inventory records.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day or beyond the working day when involved in an extended field trip or learning activity.
• Help students prepare for standardized testing.
• Administers group standardized assessments in accordance with district assessment program.
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required, faculty committees, and the sponsorship of student activities.
• Meeting and working with other teachers and supervisors to discuss school policies
• Oversee students during recess, lunch, and other activities
• Maintain a cooperative, enthusiastic, constructive attitude toward teaching and carry out assignments professionally and efficiently using good communication skills with students, staff, and parents.
• Conduct ongoing assessment and evaluation of student performance and progress to ensure continuous student growth and communicate same to students, parents, counselors, and administrators.
• Maintain appropriate classroom organization, management, and discipline at all times, conducive to student safety and supportive of student self-esteem.
• Assist in maintaining student data/records and support guidance and administration procedures for student placement.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality of all student related information or data.
• Plan, conduct, and supervise students/chaperones on approved field trips, excursions, and educational tours.
• Submit accurate, legible, and complete information on forms, requisitions, reports, records, surveys in a timely fashion as requested by administration or guidance.
• Responsible for the safety and welfare of student at all times within the school setting, on school property and on approved outings and/or field trips.
• Ensures there is proper supervision for students at all times.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Performs in accordance with school policy, administrative regulations, state and federal laws.

Temperament:

• Composure under stress
• Ability to work as a team member and independently
• Flexibility
• Multitasking
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.

Specific Skills:

• Advanced Computer Skills

• Operate office equipment
• Planning/organization skills
• Ability to communicate in ways students will understand, as well as with parents and administrators
• Confidence speaking in front of groups and enforcing classroom rules
• The creativity to create engagement lesson plans and inspire students to learn
• The physical and mental stamina to keep up with high-energy grade school students

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Follow written and verbal directions
• Work with minimal supervision
• Exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks
• Communicate effectively at all organizational level
• Perform duties according to District policies and state and federal regulations

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the applicable policies of the Ringgold School District and/or Pennsylvania Department of Education.

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  The employee in this position will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the required duties.