4th Grade Teacher

4th Grade Teacher Job Description __________________________________________________ The 4th grade teacher at RHLS: Reports to: Principal, Head Teacher Length of assignment: School Year Primary purpose: To create a flexible program and a a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for upper elementary grade education in accordance with each student’s ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members. Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:

1. Teaching reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health to students in a classroom, utilizing courses of study approved by the school board and the textbook selection committee, and other appropriate learning activities.
2. Instructing students in citizenship and basic subject matter.
3. Developing lesson plans and instructional materials and providing individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
4. Using a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture discovery, etc.
5. Translating lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
6. Establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
7. Evaluating student’s academic and social growth, keeping appropriate records, and preparing progress reports.
8. Communicating with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program.
9. Identifying student needs and cooperating with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning issues.
10. Creating an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
11. Maintaining professional competence through in-service education activities provided by professional growth activities.
12. Participating  cooperatively in teacher evaluations.
13. Selecting and requisitioning books and instructional aids; maintaining required inventory records.
14. Supervising students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day.
15. Participating in curriculum development programs as required.
16. Participating in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.