Elementary School Teacher Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a job-related area.
• Missouri State Teaching Certificate required.
• Job-related experience required.
• Skills in applying assessment instruments, operating standard office equipment and pertinent software, and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics; reading technical information; composing documents; facilitating group discussions; and analyzing situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
• Knowledge of applicable codes, policies, regulations, and laws; age-appropriate activities; lesson-plan requirements; child development; and behavior-management strategies.
• Ability to schedule activities, meetings, and events; gather, collate, and classify data; and use job-related equipment.
• Ability to work with others in varied circumstances and with diverse individuals and groups; adapt to changing priorities; maintain confidentiality; exhibit tact and patience; establish constructive relationships; and work flexible hours.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Reading Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer instructional programs to improve student success in academics through a defined course of study.
• Administer subject-specific assessments and district or state tests to assess student competency and/or develop individual learning plans.
• Advise parents or legal guardians about student progress, expectations, achievements, and methods for improvement.
• Analyze assessment data to enhance student achievement.
• Assess student progress toward objectives, grade-level expectations, and goals; provide feedback and seek specialist assistance as appropriate.
• Collaborate with instructional staff, school personnel, parents, and community resources to improve student outcomes and support classroom and school improvement objectives.
• Counsel students and seek appropriate resources to improve performance.
• Demonstrate methods required for classroom or subject-specific assignments to address individual student requirements.
• Support building and district initiatives and goals.
• Differentiate classroom work and provide instructional strategies and materials that address individualized learning within established lesson plans.
• Direct paraprofessionals, volunteers, and/or student workers in support of classroom programming and individual student needs.
• Facilitate student learning through activities such as arranging field trips, creating a learning environment, integrating technology, and tutoring students before or after school.
• Maintain confidential and nonconfidential manual and electronic files and records in accordance with administrative guidelines and legal requirements.
• Manage student behavior to provide a safe, optimal learning environment in accordance with district policies.
• Model appropriate social and interpersonal behavior and responsibility.
• Monitor students in educational environments, including classrooms, playgrounds, and field trips, to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
• Organize age-appropriate indoor and outdoor learning activities.
• Participate in meetings as assigned by administrators or district personnel to convey or gather information.
• Prepare grades, attendance records, anecdotal records, lesson plans, progress reports, tardy letters, incident reports, and other written materials.
• Respond to emergency situations to address immediate safety concerns or direct them to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to inquiries from teachers, students, parents, administrators, and other sources to resolve issues or provide information and direction.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support efficient and effective work-unit operations.