Teacher, Second

Polk County Public Schools•Woodbury, MN

17d

About The Position

This position exists to ensure that all students learn the basic and essential skills at each grade level. The teacher plans and delivers instruction consistent with the district’s philosophy, goals, and adopted courses of study, adapting instruction to students’ individual needs and using appropriate teaching strategies. The role also supports curriculum development, classroom management, student supervision, family and community relations, professional growth, and student assessment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Must be certified, qualified, and highly qualified as defined by the assigned course code(s).
Ability to work cooperatively with parents, school districts, and agencies to provide services to students.
Ability to develop concepts and ideas and communicate them orally and in writing.
Knowledge of child development.
Ability to administer required testing instruments.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with students, teams, and groups.
Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the position.
Ability to coordinate work tasks, establish priorities, set goals, and meet deadlines.
Ability to use electronic mail, telephones, computers, and alternative communication systems.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, move about, and frequently lift, carry, move, or position objects weighing up to 20 pounds; occasionally handle objects weighing more than 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual/biliterate.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement instruction aligned with district philosophy, goals, objectives, and adopted courses of study.
Prepare purposeful lesson plans, use effective teaching strategies, maximize time on task, and adapt programs of study to individual student needs.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning, encourage student enthusiasm and good study habits, and provide required progress and interim reports.
Prepare substitute information as requested by the building principal and assign purposeful work to paraprofessionals, tutors, and volunteers as needed.
Recognize learning problems and make referrals when appropriate; demonstrate subject-matter knowledge and communicate effectively in oral and written form.
Keep current in subject matter and learning theory, contribute to curriculum revision, assist in selecting instructional materials, and become familiar with supplemental services for students.
Establish and consistently apply reasonable classroom behavior rules and discipline techniques in accordance with district and building guidelines.
Take reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities; share responsibility for student supervision throughout the school day and supervise assigned students when briefly absent from the assignment.
Uphold and support board policies, administrative procedures, and school rules; maintain regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of planning and conference time.
Communicate positively about the school program, cooperate with parents to strengthen students’ education, and maintain cooperative relationships with staff.
Pursue professional growth through workshops, seminars, conferences, or advanced coursework; maintain appropriate professional memberships; cooperate in planning in-service training; and attend required meetings.
Regularly evaluate student accomplishments using multiple assessment methods and adjust instruction based on results.
Perform duties necessary to maintain instructional-program accountability and protect the confidentiality of student, parent, and teacher information in accordance with professional ethics and applicable laws.
Perform other duties as assigned.