What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Teacher position at Cabot Public Schools?
Position Summary
To facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment.
Essential Tasks And Responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Salary: Certified Teacher Salary Schedule
To facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment.
Essential Tasks And Responsibilities
- Develop and administer school elementary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives
- Promote a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning
- Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and translate lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
- Conduct ongoing assessments of student learning
- Modify instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs
- Conduct individual and small group instruction as needed
- Instruct students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the Cabot School District
- Continue to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research
- Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws
- Provide feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.
- Encourage parental involvement in students' education and ensure effective communication with students and parents
- Ensure that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies
- Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
- Coordinate with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees
- Select and requisition appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records
- Supervise students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation
- Administer standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs
- Adhere to all policies of the District and the Code of Ethics for Arkansas Educators
- Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators, as designated by the Superintendent
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles
- Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts
- Knowledge of data analysis and information
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students
- Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed
- Ability to organize and coordinate work
- Ability to communicate effectively both in verbal and written form
- Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents and other stakeholders
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work
- Must have Early Childhood PK-4, Elem K-6, Elem 1-6, or K-6 endorsement on teaching certificate
- Successful completion of all background checks
Salary: Certified Teacher Salary Schedule