4th Grade Teacher [TA09]

Laramie County School District 1•Cheyenne, WY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Classroom Teacher is responsible for supporting the instructional process by supervising students, developing lesson plans, delivering instruction, collaborating with staff and administrators, and communicating with parents regarding student progress. This role requires adherence to curriculum guidelines and addressing instructional and classroom issues.

Requirements

Applying assessment instruments
Operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications
Preparing and maintaining accurate records
Ability to perform algebra and/or geometry
Read technical information
Compose a variety of documents
Facilitate group discussions
Analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions
Appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws
Age appropriate activities
Lesson plan requirements
Stages of child development
Behavioral management strategies
Schedule activities, meetings, and/or events
Gather, collate, and/or classify data
Use job-related equipment
Work with others in a wide variety of circumstances
Work with data utilizing defined but different processes
Operate equipment using standardized methods
Work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups
Work with a variety of data
Utilize specific, job-related equipment
Problem solving to analyze issues and create action plans
Independent interpretation of guidelines
Establishing and maintaining constructive relationships
Adapting to changing work priorities
Maintaining confidentiality
Exhibiting tact and patience
Working flexible hours
Job related experience is required
Bachelor’s degree in job-related area
Appropriate Wyoming State Department of Education Certificate, endorsement and highly qualified status
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Nice To Haves

4 Years experience preferred

Responsibilities

Administers subject specific assessments for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student's achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
Instructs students (e.g. demonstrate, illustrate, define, explain, direct, prepare, compare, differentiate, motivate, guide, facilitate, etc.) for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study.
Maintains district equipment for the purpose of ensuring the availability of the equipment in a safe operating condition and reports defective equipment to the appropriate district personnel for fixing and repairing.
Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe school learning environment.
Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops, training and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
Remains current on research findings relative to teaching and learning for the purpose of applying the appropriate principals and becoming more effective teacher.
Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to education code and school policies.
Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction.
Utilizes accepted principals of learning in an effective manner (e.g. transfer, reinforcement, motivation, retention, etc.) for the purpose of providing excellent classroom instruction.
Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.