Design and implement lessons that promote adventurous thinking, collaborative learning and kindhearted leaders. Learns the art and skills of teaching while directly serving students under the guidance of a lead teacher. Collaborates lead teacher(s) to plan, implement, and evaluate instructional programs for area(s) of assignment and student population. Modifies instruction based on feedback and refection. Works cooperatively with administration and staff at the building level to best meet the educational needs of the student population. Demonstrates ambition and is intrinsically motivated to best meet the needs of our students and schools. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Assumes responsibility for providing instruction to students consistent with the District Goals and Objectives. 2. Uses problem solving skills and critical thinking to modify instruction for students not performing appropriately with grade level materials. 3. Uses current research relevant to instructional strategies in most effectively organizing classroom activities. 4. Demonstrate knowledge in subject areas. 5. Uses effective communication skills. 6. Help students develop positive self-concepts, strong life skills and positive habits of mind. 7. Support and implement established District programs to promote positive students behavior 8. Follow the policies and procedures of the School and District. 9. Takes into account student’s abilities and learning and promotes student self-advocacy in both classroom and real world environment. 10. Obtains and uses information about students and seek assistance from specialist. 11. Takes into account different rates of learning while still focusing on and encourage completion of goals. 12. Uses acceptable written and oral expression. 13. Use a variety of teaching methods appropriately and effectively. 14. Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with individuals, small and large groups. 15. Provide opportunities for practice and participation. 16. Uses instructional time effectively. 17. Attends to routine tasks. 18. Maintain an attractive and stimulating learning environment. 19. Demonstrates caring, warmth, generosity and friendliness. 20. Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs and feelings of students as well as their ideas and your relationship with the students. 21. Maintain positive classroom behavior while creating a teaching environment of curiosity, creativity and sense of wonder. 22. Manages disruptive behavior while still promoting physical and social-wellbeing 23. Uses cultural awareness when working cooperatively with parents 24. Participate in professional growth activities exclusive of required in-services which may include community service. Performs other duties as assigned. This organization believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited to assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to define primary duties, qualifications and job scope but should not limit the incumbent nor the organization to the work identified. It is our expectation that every teacher will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the students, school, and school district.