Elementary Teachers

Nicholas County Schools•Carlisle, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Elementary Teacher is responsible for helping students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible individuals. This involves planning and instructing assigned classes, creating a conducive learning environment, and guiding students toward curriculum goals while maintaining order and safety in the classroom.

Requirements

Valid State Teaching Certificate for Specific Subject Area and/or Grade Level

Responsibilities

Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to communicate these objectives to students, as adopted by the local and state Board of Education
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation, pertaining to teacher and students
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
Continuously strives to improve professional competence and collaboration with colleagues and communities
Attends staff meetings, serves on staff committees, and performs duties prescribed by the principal and by School Board Policies
Promotes public relations for the school’s programs and activities
Becomes acquainted with parents; reports any unusual occurrence or event to the principal or the designated representative immediately
Contacts the principal or the designated representative as soon as possible when the teacher must be absent from school
Remains at school during the entire school day unless excused by the principal or the designated representative
Participates in the selection, adoption and inventory of textbooks
Implements all rules and regulations, policies and administrative guidelines as adopted by the School SBDM Council and the School Board for the district
Maintains a professional appearance as an example for students
Is familiar with and incorporates the use of technology in daily tasks
Maintains regular and predictable attendance
Adheres to the professional code of conduct