What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher - Elementary position at Franklin County Schools?
1. Prepare lesson plans for the principal's careful and thorough review which are correlated to the current state curriculum standards, and then effectively use the lesson plans;
2. Use appropriate grade level, data-driven, research-based, teaching strategies to teach the appropriate curriculum standards to all student, and subgroups of students;
3. Analyze the most recent, appropriate, formal state assessment results (including applicable Value-Added and TVAAS Teacher Effect) as well as the latest system-and school-level Report Card, studying identified strengths and weaknesses, then make appropriate adjustments in the classroom;
4. Serve as a positive and active participant in the appropriate Professional Learning Community (school level and system level when applicable);
5. Assess frequently students' comprehension and application of expected curriculum standards;
6. Take responsibility for all students' mastery of applicable curriculum standards and significant academic growth;
7. Prepare, administer, and correct tests and records results;
8. Assign lessons and correct papers;
9. Maintain order in classroom and on playground;
10. Counsel students when adjustment and academic problems arise;
11. Discuss students' academic and behavior problems with parents and suggest corrective action;
12. Keep attendance and grade records as required by school board;
13. Observe students to detect signs of ill health or emotional disturbance and to evaluate progress;
14. Represent the school and the community in a positive manner;
15. Report to the principal when one knows, or reasonably suspects, that a child's health or welfare has been, or appears to have been, harmed as a result of abuse or neglect; and
16. Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
To ensure the safety and welfare of students and staff, the district shall require criminal history background checks and fingerprinting of applicants for teaching positions and any other positions that require proximity to children.
Additionally, satisfactory results from a required pre-employment drug screen as well as checks with various state/federal registries are required before an applicant is actually employed by Franklin County Schools.