What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Teachers for 2026-27 School Year - Accepting 20 Years! position at Hesperia Unified School District?
DEFINITION:
Under general supervision, serves as classroom teacher in grades Kindergarten through 6, or a combination thereof and creates a flexible program and environment favorable to learning and personal growth in accordance with each student’s ability.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Provides learning experiences and teaches the courses of study prescribed by the District approved curriculum
- Provides individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and motivate students
- Establishes and maintains standards of student control required to achieve effective participation in all activities
- Evaluates academic and social growth of students and keeps appropriate records
- Provides appropriate instruction and activities for students to meet school/District policies, goals and objectives
- Communicates with parents through a variety of means
- Holds parent conferences to discuss individual student’s progress
- Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems
- Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays such as bulletin boards, interest centers, etc.
- Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the District and/or professional growth activities and university courses
- Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with District guidelines
- Selects and requisitions instructional materials; maintains inventory records
- Cooperates in school-wide supervision of students during out-of-classroom activities
- Participates in faculty and/or District committees and the sponsorship of student activities
- Valid California Credential or license authorizing service in grade levels and areas assigned.
- Valid English Learner Certification.
- Verification of NCLB Highly Qualified compliance