Teacher, Fifth

Polk County Public SchoolsWoodbury, MN
Onsite

About The Position

This position exists to ensure that all students learn the basic and essential skills at each grade level.

Requirements

  • Must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Must be Certified, Qualified and Highly Qualified as defined by the Course Code(s) assigned.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with parents, school districts and agencies in providing services to students .
  • Ability to develop concepts and ideas and relate both in oral and written form.
  • Knowledge of child development.
  • Ability to administer testing instruments as required.
  • Must possess strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with students, teams and groups.
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the position.

Nice To Haves

  • Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Plans and implements a program of instruction that adheres to the district's philosophy, goals and objectives as outlined in the adopted courses of study.
  • Makes purposeful and appropriate lesson plans which provide for effective teaching strategies and maximizes time on task.
  • Plans and implements a program of study designed to meet individual needs of students.
  • Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies.
  • Encourages student enthusiasm for the learning process and the development of good study habits.
  • Provides progress and interim reports as required.
  • Prepares substitute folder containing appropriate information as requested by the building principal.
  • Plans and prescribes purposeful assignments for paraprofessionals, tutors, and volunteers as needed.
  • Recognizes learning problems and make referrals as appropriate.
  • Demonstrates a strong grasp of subject matter.
  • Uses effective oral and written expression.
  • Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and is willing to share this knowledge for the continual improvement of the school's curriculum.
  • Assists in the on-going curriculum revision process, including the revision of written courses of study.
  • Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
  • Become acquainted with supplemental services beneficial to students as an extension of regular classroom activities.
  • Develops, in accordance with district and building guidelines, reasonable rules of classroom behavior and appropriate discipline techniques which are consistently applied.
  • Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
  • Share responsibility during the school day for supervision of students in all areas of the school.
  • Provides for the supervision of assigned students when circumstances require a brief absence from the assignment.
  • Upholds and enforces board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules and regulations; and is supportive of them to the public.
  • Maintains appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time.
  • Strives to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed.
  • Works cooperatively with parents to strengthen the educational program for their children.
  • Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with other staff.
  • Continues professional growth through attendance at workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning.
  • Maintains membership in appropriate professional organizations.
  • Cooperates with the administration in planning appropriate inservice training programs on a building or district level.
  • Attends staff, department, and committee meetings as required.
  • Evaluates accomplishments of students on a regular basis using multiple assessment methods such as teacher-made test, sample of students work, mastery skills check lists, criterion-referenced tests and norm-referenced tests.
  • Make appropriate adjustments in the instructional program based on assessed results.
  • Performs duties necessary to maintain the accountability required for the instructional program and as required by the building principal.
  • Respects the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state and federal laws.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
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