K-5 Elementary Teacher

Union School District • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

Elementary Classroom Teacher Description of Position Provides an education program in grades 1 - 6, or a combination thereof, and assists in other school programs as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the pupil's learning of reading, language arts, science, social science, mathematics, art, health, physical education, and music, utilizing courses of study adopted by the Board of Education; may teach a foreign language.
• Guides pupils in the development of good citizenship, basic human relations, and provides opportunities for student leadership and initiative.
• Provides planned learning experiences to motivate pupils to best utilize the available time for learning.
• Plans instruction and uses materials that accommodate different learning styles and ability levels of children.
• Establishes standards of pupil behavior beneficial to achieving a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, prepares progress reports, and communicates with parents on the individual pupil's progress.
• Encourages pupil creativity, personal development, and self-assessment.
• Works with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, behavior, and learning problems.
• Selects appropriate books, instructional aids, and instructional supplies.
• Administers group-standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed