Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Kindergarten
Date Posted:
5/6/2024
Location:
East Flora Elementary
Date Available:
2024-2025
Closing Date:
05/20/2024

All Applicants Must Apply Online:
Applicants must hold a valid teaching license with endorsement codes: 116 or 120.
Job Title: Teacher/Kindergarten
Reports To: Building Principal
FLSA Status: Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY
The primary function of a teacher is the instruction, care, and discipline of students. The teacher is the facilitator of learning for students in Kindergarten and is responsible for teaching skills and concepts that will enable students to function more successfully in contemporary society at the following levels: physically, intellectually, emotionally, and psychologically.
QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess proper certification and current licensure (Class "A") for the position as required by the Mississippi Department of Education in the field of instruction to which he/she is assignedHave met other qualifications and requirements as established by the school district

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works closely with administration and staff to develop an appropriate instructional programDevelops instructional lessons that align with the teaching assignment and consistent with adopted curriculumPlans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of all studentsEstablishes appropriate plans for substitute teachers.Works with specific program and special education staff to best serve the educational needs of all studentsAttends IEPs and/or 504 meetings as requiredCreates an environment that is conducive to learningDevelops reasonable rules of classroom behaviorCommunicates expectations regarding student behavior to student and parent/guardianMonitors progress and interprets evaluation results of students on a regular basis and provide appropriate progress reports.Maintains accurate and completes records as required by law and Board policyAttends staff meetings, serves on committees, and participates in professional development activitiesKeeps a current inventory of classroom curriculum materials, supplies, and equipmentProvides learning experiences for student aligned with their abilities and interest levels which promote high expectations for all students.Develops daily written lesson plans containing specific performance objectivesMonitors student performance by becoming thoroughly familiar with the student's recordsProvides a safe and orderly atmosphere conducive to learningDevelops and maintains a classroom discipline plan aligned with School Board policies and proceduresResponsible for the supervision of students inside and outside of the classroom as required by school board policyAssists in the selection of supplies, materials, textbooks, and equipment to enhance the learning environmentStrives for excellence in all school related endeavorsCooperates with local and district staff in planning and implementing system-wide goals and objectivesAttends regular and called faculty meetingsKeeps accurate records, utilizing test data to improve instruction, and provides students with feedback on completed assignmentsMaintains a current teaching certificate as required by state certification standards and local district policyMaintains good public relations with parents and studentsAssists in continuing the development of subject area curriculum objectivesMaintains flexibility and be available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day or when requested to do so under reasonable termsBe cognizant of the rules and regulations, policies, and procedures governing special education programs within the school districtBe knowledgeable of the district's curriculum, Mississippi Curriculum frameworks, Mississippi assessment System in his/her subject area(s)Participates cooperatively in the supervision-evaluation process for the purpose of improving instruction and student achievementAssists other teachers, as needed, in the instructional processWorks collectively with other teachers in the sharing of ideas and skillsPerforms all other duties and responsibilities assigned by the principal in order to contribute to an effective school operation

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is a standard office setting and school/classroom combined with a server room. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate and occasionally high.
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. The job description is not a contract or employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.