What are the responsibilities and job description for the Multiple Subject Credential Teacher (La Honda Elementary School) position at La Honda-Pescadero Unified?
The Elementary Teacher provides high quality instruction within a small school environment where every student is known and valued as an individual.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Establish a culture of high expectations that includes the shared belief that every student will be prepared to attend college.
-Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with California State Standards.
-Assess students regularly and analyze student results; refine and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs.
-Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices throughout the school; share best practices.
-Communicate regularly with students and their families about classroom activities and student progress.
-Involve parents and guardians as partners in their students’ education.
-Manage student behavior to ensure every student is fully engaged.
-Actively participate in professional development activities, and work closely with lead teachers, principal, and instructional coaches.
-Maintain accurate student records including attendance.
-Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs.
-Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1) Required knowledge, skills & abilities:
-Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles
-Knowledge of subject matter, including California State Standards and subject-specific frameworks
-Knowledge of assessments
-Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data
-Ability and willingness to reflect and improve instructional practices
-Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents and community
-Computer and Internet search skills
2) Minimum educational level:
-Bachelors degree
-Valid California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential required
3) Experience required:
1 year working with students as a teacher, or teaching assistant preferred