Kindergarten Teacher

Louisville City School District•Louisville, OH

12h•Onsite

About The Position

LOUISVILLE CITY SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION Position: Certified Teacher Preface: The job description herein does not purport to be an all-encompassing list of duties but rather indicates a set of responsibilities, which may require the performance of related but unspecified tasks and duties. Supervisor: Building Principal Objective: To develop and carry out instructional programs that ensure student success in accordance with the district’s curricular, achievement, and behavioral performance standards Note: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a four-year college or university
Appropriate state of Ohio certifications/license
Knowledge of academic area and teaching methodology
Ability to work effectively with others
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
Effective, active listening skills
Organizational and problem-solving skills
Training in varied instructional design
Knowledge of child development and an understanding of age appropriate tasks
Knowledge about the necessary procedures to keep students safe, secure and healthy both physically and social / emotionally
Background/knowledge base in methodology and supervised practice
Ability to work in a team environment
Computer/word processing skills

Nice To Haves

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety of students
Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment
Prepare clear and timely lesson plans
Maintain accurate and complete records as required
Provide guidance to students to promote their educational development
Attend parent/teacher conferences
Collaborate with colleagues
Distribute course-related assignments
Ensure students are learning all subject material by appropriately assessing on a regular basis
Provide complete lesson plans for substitute
Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student life
Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined in the Board of Education approved courses of study
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities
Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners
Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
Attend meetings and in-services as required per negotiated agreement
Teach students using sound instructional practices
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards, and conferences
Refer students suspected of learning difficulties to the intervention assistance team
Notify parents if student is not meeting classroom goals
Observe ethics of the teaching profession
Assist in the selection of educational materials
Promote good public relations
Respond to routine questions and requests in a timely, appropriate manner
Serve as a role model for students
Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships
Participate in committees, study teams, and co-curricular activities as agreed upon
Participate in intervention assistance team meetings
Maintain and improve professional competence by attending professional seminars, workshops, etc. to keep current on relevant issues
Supervise student teachers
Counsel, advise, encourage, and motivate students
Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or designee