Hourly Teaching Position

Alpine School District•Belmont, UT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an hourly teaching position for a 2nd Grade Literacy Block. The role involves developing and administering curriculum, fostering a safe and conducive learning environment, and creating lesson plans. The teacher will conduct ongoing assessments, modify instruction for individual student needs (including special needs), and provide individual and small group instruction. The position also requires instructing students in responsible citizenship and other subjects, staying current with educational developments, and maintaining accurate student records. Encouraging parental involvement and effective communication with parents and students is crucial. The teacher will ensure student conduct aligns with school policies and establish behavior standards for a functional learning atmosphere. Collaboration with other elementary staff, particularly within the grade level, for curriculum evaluation is expected, as is participation in faculty meetings and committees. The role includes selecting and requisitioning instructional materials and equipment, supervising students during off-classroom activities, and administering standardized tests.

Requirements

Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.
Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
Ability to organize and coordinate work.
Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Responsibilities

Develops and administers school elementary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school system.
Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.