Job Title: ELAR/Social Studies Instructor ( 1st - 5th Grade)

Department: School

Job Category: Faculty – Fulltime

FLSA Studs: Exempt Salaried Professional

Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Occasional evenings and/or weekends as needed)

Reports to: School Principal (Chief Academic Officer)

Job Summary:

The teacher is responsible for developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual

student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers,

other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues;

and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students’ parents or guardians regarding

instructional program and student progress. Additionally, the position requires the teacher to

maintain a class environment advantageous to learning and personal growth; to establish

effective rapport with students while maintaining proper classroom management.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Teacher Certification
• Two years of teacher experience or demonstrated experience working with students in
• another capacity

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Administers and develops subject specific assessments for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; students' achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assesses student progress towards learning targets, objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, health status, appropriate behavior, problem solving techniques and a variety of personal issues.
• Demonstrates and differentiates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addressing individual student requirements.
• Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study.
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, cafeteria, playground, school grounds, hallways, restrooms, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates in a variety of meetings and professional development activities for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and to improve student achievement.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, lesson plans following scope and sequence, correspondence with parents and students, examinations and quizzes, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
• Supports other classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of established curriculum and/or individual student plans.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to

periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based

competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying

assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent

software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents,

and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate

group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific

knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job

include: appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; age appropriate activities; lesson

plan requirements; stages of child development; and behavioral management strategies.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or

classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a

wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and

operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity

of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize

specific, job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action

plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines;

and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required

to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining

constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality;

exhibiting tact and patience; and working flexible hours.

Job Specifications

The list of Requirements, Duties, Responsibilities is not exhaustive but is merely the most

accurate list for the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description

and to require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for

example, emergencies, changes in personnel, workload or technical development).

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Extensive mobility – both indoor and outdoor while at the school and while on field trips will be required.
• Normal physical activity including some bending, pushing, pulling, and lifting and carrying, which may range up to 35 lbs. upon occasion.