Elementary School Classroom Teacher

CLASS TITLE: Teacher

REPORTS TO: Principal

SUPERVISES: N/A

JOB FUNCTION: Teach and implement the program of instruction assigned to him/her as

adopted by the local and State Boards of Education and statues of Kentucky.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Accept assigned responsibilities for the discipline, attendance, cumulative records, reports, grouping and progress of the pupils according to state and local guidelines.
• Accept assigned responsibilities for the safekeeping of school furniture, instructional supplies, materials, equipment, and fostering a healthy classroom environment.
• Be present at school at the assigned time and perform all duties prescribed by the Principal and Board policy.
• Attend regular and special meetings of the faculty called by the Principal, all meetings and conferences called by the Superintendent or the administrative staff, Parent-Teacher group meetings, and professional meetings according to the adopted school calendar.
• Remain at school the entire school day unless excused by the Principal for emergency reasons.
• Prepare proper reports, schedules, and lesson plans well in advance for use in implementing the instructional program.
• Submit to the Principal for approval, by the end of the first two weeks of school, a syllabus and activities for the term or year with enrollments as requested.
• Keep class records and grades, pupil attendance and other pupil-related records and reports at school during the regular school day.
• Contact the Principal or his designated representative as soon as possible when illness or an emergency necessitates absence from school.
• Secure a physical examination, all transcripts, certificates, necessary records, and state and federal forms required by law and/or School Board Regulations as required for employment.
• Report any unusual occurrence or event to the Principal immediately (riot, epidemic, bomb threat, thefts, child abuse, suicide threat, etc.)
• Become acquainted with the parents through parent-teacher conferences with other appropriate methods.
• Keep an accurate account of all activity funds as designated by the school Principal.
• Designate payroll deductions.
• Be a positive public relations agent for the school's programs and activities.
• Assist in the auditory and visual screening of pupils.
• Accept assigned responsibilities for testing and evaluation of pupil progress.
• Participate in the selection, adoption, and inventory of textbooks.
• Initiate and implement innovative techniques and programs of instruction.
• Assist in curriculum development and evaluation.
• Implement all rules and regulations, policies, and administrative guidelines as adopted by the School Board for the district.
• Supervise bus duty, halls and restrooms when needed.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Principal, administrative staff, Superintendent or the Board of Education.
  
  

Physical Demands

Duties

Seldom/Rare

Occasional

(up to 1/3 of work day)

Frequent

(1/3 to 2/3 of work day)

Repetitive

(2/3 or more of work day)

Standing/Walking

x

Sitting

x

Handle/Finger/Feel

x

Reach/Push/Pull

x

Bend/Stoop/Crouch

x

Kneel/Crawl

x

Climb/Balance

x

Lift/Carry

(check frequency)

Up to 10 lbs.

x

Up to 20 lbs.

x

Up to 50 lbs.

x

Up to 100 lbs.

x

Over to 100 lbs.

x

Education And Experience

Valid State Teaching Certificate for Specific Subject Area and/or Grade Level.