SY 25-26 Elementary Classroom Teacher (Grades 4-5)

Savannah-Chatham Country Schools•Savannah, GA

27d

About The Position

PRIMARY FUNCTION: To provide appropriate learning experiences and educational opportunities for each student assigned to the class.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate in the assigned teaching field Elementary Education P-5.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree(s)

Responsibilities

Provides Instruction
Teaches at an appropriate instructional level
Provides content development
Builds for transfer
Assesses and Encourages Student Progress
Promotes student engagement
Monitors student progress
Responds to both adequate and inadequate student progress
Supports students
Manages the Learning Environment
Uses time efficiently
Maintains effective physical setting for instruction
Maintains appropriate student behavior in the classroom
Ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders in the Virtual Platform in written and oral form, including electronic media, using positive interpersonal skills
Uses a variety of programs and software applications, as appropriate, to complete instructional and administrative tasks
Participate in professional learning to enhance ability to provide engaging online instruction a. Participate in required Professional Learning that leads to virtual teaching endorsement
Clearly articulates deadlines, schedules, and procedures to students and parents to ensure that students complete coursework in a timely manner
Follows professional practices consistent with school and district policies in working with students, students' records, parents, and colleagues
Interacts in a professional manner with students and parents
Is available to students and parents for conferences according to district policies
Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications
Maintains confidentiality of students and students' records
Works cooperatively with school administrators, special support personnel, colleagues, and parents
Complies with school, district, and state administrative regulations and Board of Education policies
Conducts assigned classes at the times scheduled
Enforces regulations concerning student conduct and discipline
Is punctual
Provides adequate information, plans, and materials for substitute teacher
Maintains accurate, complete and appropriate records and files reports promptly
Attends and participates in faculty meeting and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy
Complies with conditions as stated in the Contract of Employment
Models correct use of language, oral and written
Demonstrates accurate and up-to-date knowledge of content
Implements designated curriculum
Maintains lesson plans as required by school policy
Assigns reasonable tasks and homework to students
Takes precautions to protect records, equipment, materials, and facilities
Assumes responsibility for supervising students in out-of-class settings
Performs other duties as required based on the specific content area taught (such as content-area competitions, after-hours activities, and so on).
Plans and coordinates purposeful assignments for paraprofessional(s), other supporting staff, and volunteer(s), and provides input to the administrative staff on the performance of these individuals.
Performs other duties as required by the district, the school, or student need.