What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary School Teacher position at Anchorage Public School?
JOB TITLE:
Elementary School Teacher
REPORTS TO:
Principal
CONTRACT DAYS/HOURS:
188 Contract Days
7.5 Hours Per Day
SALARY GRADE:
Certified Salary Schedule
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plans, organizes, and delivers the program of instruction based on approved curriculum; monitors, evaluates, and communicates student progress; maintains records and makes reports; enforces Board policies, regulations and rules; supervises students, and secures and maintains school property and materials.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
- Creates and maintains a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
- Responsible for the thorough knowledge of and practical implementation of the Board mandated curriculum.
- Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicates these objectives to students.
- Employs instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting stated objectives, prepares for classes, and maintains written evidence of preparation.
- Assists the administration in implementing Board policies, administrative regulations and school rules governing student conduct, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
- Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports and counseling to parents concerning academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
- Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
- Continues personal professional growth and upgrading of skills appropriate to teaching assignments.
Attends staff meetings, serves on staff committees, and accepts share of responsibility for extracurricular activities. - Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Kentucky Certification appropriate to the grade level and curricular assignment