What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grades 3-5 Teacher Pool position at Sunnyvale School District?
SUNNYVALE SCHOOL DISTRICT
TITLE: K - 5 Teacher
DESIRABLE
QUALIFICATIONS: 1.Valid Elementary Teaching Credential.
2.Advance training is desirable.
3.Teaching experience at the K-5 level is desirable.
REPORTS TO: School Site Principal
JOB GOAL: To provide each student with a program that will enable him or her to reach his/her fullest academic potential.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Primarily responsible for meeting curriculum requirements adopted by the Board of Education.
2.Provides planned learning experiences in order to motivate pupils and best utilize the available time for instruction.
3. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
4.Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, prepares progress reports and communicates with parents regarding their child's progress.
5.Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
6.Provides a functional and attractive environment in the classroom.
7.Maintains professional competence through participation in in-service education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
8.Performs basic attendance accounting and business services as required.
9.Participates cooperatively in the system of evaluation as stated in the district's guidelines.
10.Shares in the sponsorship of student activities and participates in faculty committees as agreed upon.
11.Plans and coordinates the work of aides, teacher assistants, and other paraprofessionals as appropriate.
12.Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.
13.Develops current lesson plans (daily or weekly) and instructional materials that provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
14.Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids and instructional supplies and assists in developing inventory records within guidelines developed by the district.
15.Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and terms of employment are described in the Agreement between the Sunnyvale School District and the Sunnyvale Education Association.
EVALUATION:Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Agreement between the Sunnyvale School District and the Sunnyvale Education Association.