1st Grade Teacher - 1.0 FTE at Garfield Elementary School

Sioux Falls School District•Sioux Falls, SD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We want YOU here! At Garfield Elementary, we believe every student has the ability to grow, lead, and succeed. Our students and staff set Wildly Important Goals (WIGs), work together to track progress, and celebrate growth every step of the way. Collaboration, encouragement, and a strong sense of belonging are at the heart of our school community. When you walk through our doors, you’ll be welcomed by a message that reflects who we are: “ We love you and there is nothing you can do about it! ” Our staff is dedicated to ensuring every child feels valued, supported, and cared for each day as we live out our mission: T o Encourage, Teach, and Empower Leaders to Succeed. Learn more about Garfield Elementary at: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/o/ge

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and endorsements in the areas of teaching assignment.
Current, valid South Dakota teaching certificate.
Successful Student Teaching
Hand-eye, mind-eye coordination.
Constant hearing; intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing.
Frequent carrying, keyboarding, and other repetitive motions.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Skills in human relations, leadership and conflict management.
Knowledgeable of teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students.
Demonstrated skills in the use of technology to enhance student learning.
Valid South Dakota teaching certification with the Self-Contained K-4th Grade endorsement.
Completion of at least one hour of approved youth suicide awareness and prevention training every five years.
Provide most recent certificate of completion for youth suicide awareness and prevention training prior to starting employment.

Responsibilities

Ability to Plan and Prepare Instructional Tasks: Plan instructional tasks that are meaningful and related to learning goals
Provide Instruction to Students: Implement District curriculum, Maintain a strong instructional focus utilizing the elements of effective instruction, Communicate a high level of expectation, Communicate clear learning goals to students, Adapt instruction to meet the needs of all students, Address various learning styles, Sequence content at an appropriate pace, Use appropriate level of questioning to promote understanding, Relate lesson content to prior and future learning, Require students to summarize information in written and/or verbal form, Appropriately recognize and reinforce individual student effort, Represent knowledge/information non-linguistically through a variety of methods, Organize students in cooperative or ability groups when appropriate, Require students to analyze and apply knowledge, Display enjoyment, humor, and enthusiasm for teaching and expect students to enjoy learning, Conduct ongoing assessments for learning
Provide Effective Classroom Environment: Establish appropriate classroom rules and procedures that are clearly understood by all students, Effectively and consistently enforce rules and follow procedures, Redirect students naturally and immediately without disrupting others, Be well-organized and have all materials, equipment, etc., ready for immediate use, Carry out smooth and effective transitions (e.g., from one activity to another, as students enter and leave the room), Maximize time on purposeful instructional tasks, Begin and end class period with focus on learning, Establish a positive learning environment
Participate in Professional Growth Opportunities and Demonstrate Professionalism: Participate in ongoing professional growth, Participate in school/professional and/or community organizations or events, Complete routine assigned tasks and comply with District requirements, Promote the education profession, Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues, parents and students, Conduct parent-teacher conferences in accordance with District policy
Follow District and building policies and procedures
Support of District goals
Report student progress to parents and students
Perform other duties as assigned