K-3 Teacher

Hampton School District•Hampton, AR

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY Under the supervision of the Principal, the elementary Teacher provides support to the instructional process by helping students learn subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women. The teacher will lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional and psychological growth. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To communicate, collaborate and cooperate with colleagues, supervisors, parents, and students in a professional manner To teach approved curriculum To be prepared to instruct all assigned classes at the designated time and place To plan a program of study and prepare lesson plans and instructional materials that meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students To create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and abilities of the students To encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior To guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects To take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment and facilities To employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided the needs and capabilities of the individual or student groups involved To assess the academic and social growth of students on a regular basis, keep appropriate and accurate records, and prepare progress reports as required To maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations To identify student needs, make appropriate referrals and develop strategies for individual education plans To communicate regularly with parents by means of web-based reporting sites, newsletters, notes, phone calls and conferences To plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips To create an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers and exhibits of student work To adhere to all rules and regulations as stated in District Personnel Policies To perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by employee’s supervisor, the principal, or the superintendent

Requirements

Valid Arkansas certificate/ license or alternative certificate/license for compliance with the necessary ADE requirements to meet the position’s essential duties and responsibilities.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

Communicate, collaborate and cooperate with colleagues, supervisors, parents, and students in a professional manner
Teach approved curriculum
Be prepared to instruct all assigned classes at the designated time and place
Plan a program of study and prepare lesson plans and instructional materials that meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and abilities of the students
Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment and facilities
Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided the needs and capabilities of the individual or student groups involved
Assess the academic and social growth of students on a regular basis, keep appropriate and accurate records, and prepare progress reports as required
Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations
Identify student needs, make appropriate referrals and develop strategies for individual education plans
Communicate regularly with parents by means of web-based reporting sites, newsletters, notes, phone calls and conferences
Plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips
Create an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers and exhibits of student work
Adhere to all rules and regulations as stated in District Personnel Policies
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by employee’s supervisor, the principal, or the superintendent