Elementary Teacher K-5

Classroom Teacher (K-5)

Purpose of the position

To teach students, manage and maintain the classroom, and monitor assigned students.

Strategic Goal Area I Student Achievement

• Plan with deep knowledge of content and delivery
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the curriculum
• Plan interdisciplinary units with real-world connections
• Use the curriculum to plan instruction and assessment
• Use an organizing framework to plan instruction
• Plan assessment to measure mastery of the curriculum
• Demonstrate research-based strategies
• Engage higher-order thinking skills
• Utilize appropriate differentiation
• Utilize flexible grouping practices
• Utilize accessible technology
• Demonstrate high expectation
• Communicate learning expectations
• Provide effective feedback
• Utilize diagnostic assessment strategies
• Utilize formative assessment strategies
• Utilize summative assessment strategies
• Utilizes data to design interventions
• Promote academic progress across all content areasGPS and Non-GPS
  
  

Strategic Goal Area II Stakeholder Engagement and Loyalty

• Foster a sense of community and belonging
• Establish relationships with families and community
• Communicate effectively with students, peers, administration, parents and public
• Exhibit pleasant behavior and project a positive image when dealing with
  
  

students, peers, administration, parents and public

• Follow and enforce regulations concerning student conduct, discipline and
  
  

attendance

Strategic Goal Area III Efficient and Effective Operational Processes

• Maintain a positive learning environment
• Maximize instructional time
• Help students take responsibility for behavior and learning
  
  

Strategic Goal Area IV Continuous System and School Improvement

• Grow professionally through job-embedded learning
• Enhance knowledge and skills through professional learning
• Work collaboratively with peers, administration and parents to ensure student
  
  

success

• Actively supports the school improvement plan
• Any additional duties and responsibilities as prescribed by the system or
  
  

individual school

Other Expectations

• Adhere to the Code of Ethics for Educators in Georgia
• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance /timeliness
• Complete assignments and requirements on time and in compliance with
  
  

directions

• Maintain accurate, complete, and appropriate records and file reports promptly
• Maintain confidentiality of information and records for students and staff
  
  

JOB STANDARDS (Minimum qualifications needed to perform essential job functions):

Valid Georgia professional certification in the assigned teaching field

JOB LOCATION (Place(s) where work is performed):

Local school site

EQUIPMENT (Machines, Devices, Tools, Etc., Used In Job Performance)

Current Technology

CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE (Needed For This Job Specifically)

• Subject area knowledge
• Communication skills
  
  

Name Of Evaluation Instrument Used For This Job Description

Teacher Keys Effectiveness System

FLSA: Exempt

05/03/2023