What are the responsibilities and job description for the 5th Grade Elementary Teacher position at Safford Unif School District 1?
JOB TITLE: Teacher
REPORTS TO: Principal
JOB DESCRIPTION:
To provide instruction for students which is appropriate for their level of understanding and needs.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides for, directs, and evaluates instructional experiences for each student for whom given educational responsibilities.
- Maintains lines of communication between students, staff, parents, and community.
- Establishes and maintains professional working relationships.
- Assumes responsibility for co-curricular and other duties beyond the regular teaching responsibilities as prescribed by policy.
- Reports, in a timely manner, information relative to the progress and adjustment of students to parents.
- Is responsible for pupil attendance accounting as prescribed by law and the building administrator.
- Properly cares for school property.
- Participates in planning and evaluating the school program.
- Is involved in a process of self-evaluation and self-improvement.
- Is knowledgeable of and adheres to existing District policies and procedures governing the contractual obligations of his employment.
- Recognizes the student as an individual with full civil and human rights.
- Is knowledgeable of and adheres to District Curriculum Scope and Sequence.
- Keeps and makes use of appropriate records to enhance the educational development of students.
- Avoids engaging in activities, which negatively affect classroom performance and other responsibilities of the teacher.
- Assists in the supervision and evaluation of assigned teacher aide, as applicable.
- Makes referrals to appropriate personnel to address needs of students.
- Performs other duties that may be assigned by the Principal.