Elementary Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:

The Teacher shall have completed a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university

and shall possess the necessary certification for the position as required by the Missouri State

Board of Education as well as meet any other requirement as may be deemed necessary by the

Local Board of Education.

JOB GOAL:

The Teacher is to help students learn appropriate subject matter and acquire skills that will

contribute to their development as mature, productive and responsible men and women.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and

abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform essential functions

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide instruction to students

2. Create and implement a classroom disciplinary plan

3. Create lesson plans and activities to implement and supplement instruction

4. Participate in building, grade level and subject area committees

5. Participate in professional development activities

6. Maintain accurate student records including attendance, grades and discipline

7. Complete and submit forms and required reports in a timely manner

8. Communicate regularly with parents regarding progress and other educational concerns

9. Participate as a member of an IEP team, 504 team or other student assistance teams as

requested

10. Implement special educational plans such as 504 plans, individual educational programs

and individual health plans

11. Report suspected abuse, neglect, discrimination and harassments as directed by Board

policy

12. Prepare lesson plans for use by a substitute teacher

13. Subject area teachers and special education teachers may have additional duties and

responsibilities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

Speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking

place simultaneously, Move around the classroom, Read handwritten or printed material

ATTENDANCE:

Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position.

The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an

employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential

functions.

CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT:

The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy

and active. Occasionally the individual will be required to work outdoors for short periods of

time to perform such tasks as loading and unloading students from district transportation and

supervising recess.