What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Education Teacher position at Madison County Schools?
To provide an educational atmosphere in which students will move toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth and maturation in accordance with District philosophy, goals, and objectives.
Performance Responsibilities
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1 Create or select long range plans based on a review of district and state curriculum priorities, student profiles, and instructional priorities.
2 Define goals and objectives for unit and daily lesson plans.
3 Sequence content and activities appropriately.
4 Identify specific intended learning outcomes which are challenging, meaningful, and measurable.
5 Revise lesson plans based on student needs.
6 Plan and prepare a variety of learning activities considering individual student's culture, learning styles, special needs, and socio-economic background.
7 Develop or select instructional activities which foster active involvement of students in the learning process.
8 Plan and prepare lessons and instructional strategies which support the school improvement plan and the district mission.
9 Select, develop, modify, and/or adapt materials and resources which support learning objectives and address students' varying learning styles, backgrounds, and special needs.
10 Establish and maintain a positive, organized, and safe learning environment.
11 Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
12 Maintain a clean attractive learning environment.
13 Maintain academic focus by using a variety of motivational techniques.
14 Establish and use behavior management techniques which are appropriate and effective.
15 Establish routines and procedures and work with students on consistently following them.
16 Create a learning climate that is challenging yet non-threatening.
17 Maintain instructional momentum with smooth and efficient transitions from one activity to another.
18 Establish appropriate testing environment and ensure test security.
19 Establish and maintain effective and efficient record keeping procedures.
20 Manage time effectively.
21 Develop routines and efficient techniques for minimizing time required for administrative and organizational activities.
22 Manage materials and equipment effectively.
23 Organize materials for efficient distribution and collection.
24 Instruct and supervise the work of volunteers and aides when assigned.
25 Assist in enforcement of school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.
26 Develop and use assessment strategies (traditional and alternative) to assist the continuous development of learners.
27 Interpret and use data (including, but no limited to standardized and other test results) for diagnosis, instructional planning, and program evaluation.
28 Use on-going assessment to monitor student progress, verify that learning is occurring and adjust curriculum and instruction.
29 Provide feedback to students about the appropriateness of responses and quality of work with a focus on improving student performance.
30 Communicate, in understandable terms, individual student progress knowledgeably and responsibility to the student, parents, and professional colleagues who need access to the information.
31 Encourage self-assessment by students and assist them in developing plans for improving their performance.
32 Administer standardized tests in accordance with directions provided, including proctoring and secure handling of materials.
33 Evaluate the effectiveness of instructional units and teaching strategies.
34 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of curriculum content.
35 Communicate high expectations for learning for all students.
36 Apply principles of learning and effective teaching in instructional delivery.
37 Monitor learning activities, providing feedback and reinforcement to students.
38 Use a variety of instructi nal strategies appropriate for teaching students from diverse backgrounds with different learning styles and special needs.
39 Use appropriate techniques and strategies to enhance the application of critical, creative and evaluative thinking capabilities of students.
40 Use appropriate materials, technology, and resources to help meet learning needs of all students.
41 Assist students in accessing, interpreting, and evaluating information from multiple sources.
42 Provide appropriate instruction and modifications for students with special needs, including exceptional education students and students who have limited proficiency in English.
43 Provide quality work for students which is focused on meaningful, relevant, and engaging learning experiences.
44 Provide instruction on safety procedures and proper handling of materials and equipment.
45 Foster student responsibility, appropriate social behavior, integrity, valuing of cultural diversity, and respect for self and others, by role modeling and learning activi
Performance Responsibilities
:
1 Create or select long range plans based on a review of district and state curriculum priorities, student profiles, and instructional priorities.
2 Define goals and objectives for unit and daily lesson plans.
3 Sequence content and activities appropriately.
4 Identify specific intended learning outcomes which are challenging, meaningful, and measurable.
5 Revise lesson plans based on student needs.
6 Plan and prepare a variety of learning activities considering individual student's culture, learning styles, special needs, and socio-economic background.
7 Develop or select instructional activities which foster active involvement of students in the learning process.
8 Plan and prepare lessons and instructional strategies which support the school improvement plan and the district mission.
9 Select, develop, modify, and/or adapt materials and resources which support learning objectives and address students' varying learning styles, backgrounds, and special needs.
10 Establish and maintain a positive, organized, and safe learning environment.
11 Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
12 Maintain a clean attractive learning environment.
13 Maintain academic focus by using a variety of motivational techniques.
14 Establish and use behavior management techniques which are appropriate and effective.
15 Establish routines and procedures and work with students on consistently following them.
16 Create a learning climate that is challenging yet non-threatening.
17 Maintain instructional momentum with smooth and efficient transitions from one activity to another.
18 Establish appropriate testing environment and ensure test security.
19 Establish and maintain effective and efficient record keeping procedures.
20 Manage time effectively.
21 Develop routines and efficient techniques for minimizing time required for administrative and organizational activities.
22 Manage materials and equipment effectively.
23 Organize materials for efficient distribution and collection.
24 Instruct and supervise the work of volunteers and aides when assigned.
25 Assist in enforcement of school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.
26 Develop and use assessment strategies (traditional and alternative) to assist the continuous development of learners.
27 Interpret and use data (including, but no limited to standardized and other test results) for diagnosis, instructional planning, and program evaluation.
28 Use on-going assessment to monitor student progress, verify that learning is occurring and adjust curriculum and instruction.
29 Provide feedback to students about the appropriateness of responses and quality of work with a focus on improving student performance.
30 Communicate, in understandable terms, individual student progress knowledgeably and responsibility to the student, parents, and professional colleagues who need access to the information.
31 Encourage self-assessment by students and assist them in developing plans for improving their performance.
32 Administer standardized tests in accordance with directions provided, including proctoring and secure handling of materials.
33 Evaluate the effectiveness of instructional units and teaching strategies.
34 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of curriculum content.
35 Communicate high expectations for learning for all students.
36 Apply principles of learning and effective teaching in instructional delivery.
37 Monitor learning activities, providing feedback and reinforcement to students.
38 Use a variety of instructi nal strategies appropriate for teaching students from diverse backgrounds with different learning styles and special needs.
39 Use appropriate techniques and strategies to enhance the application of critical, creative and evaluative thinking capabilities of students.
40 Use appropriate materials, technology, and resources to help meet learning needs of all students.
41 Assist students in accessing, interpreting, and evaluating information from multiple sources.
42 Provide appropriate instruction and modifications for students with special needs, including exceptional education students and students who have limited proficiency in English.
43 Provide quality work for students which is focused on meaningful, relevant, and engaging learning experiences.
44 Provide instruction on safety procedures and proper handling of materials and equipment.
45 Foster student responsibility, appropriate social behavior, integrity, valuing of cultural diversity, and respect for self and others, by role modeling and learning activi
