School District of Santa Rosa County

Job Description

Elementary Teacher

Reports to: School Principal	FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: School Based	Prepared by: Human Resources
Date: May 22, 2014	Job Code: 20137,20145,20334,21010,21020,21030,21040, 21041,21042,21050,21051,21052,21060,21061,21062,21063, 21063,21070,21071,21072,21073,21081,21082,21083,21084, 21091,21092,21093,21094,21101,21102,21103,21104,21219,25622

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions**):

Planning and Instructional Design:

Plans, organizes, and prepares for classes assigned and presents documented evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.

Demonstrates and differentiates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.

Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, lesson plans following scope and sequence, correspondence with parents and students, examinations and quizzes, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.

Learning Environment:

Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated. If required to work at more than one location, must provide his/her personal means of transportation.

Provides for appropriate supervision of students and manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.

Counsels students regarding academic needs, health status, appropriate behavior, problem solving, personal needs, and a variety of other concerns for the purpose of improving social and academic performance.

Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, cafeteria, playground, school grounds, hallways, restrooms, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.

Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, harassment, zero tolerance offenses etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to state law and board policies.

Instructional Delivery and Facilitation:

Employs a variety of instructional techniques, methods and materials which are appropriate to the needs and capabilities of the students, and are consistent to the assigned teaching responsibility.

Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.

Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study.

Responds to student, faculty and parental inquiries for the purpose of achieving overall student, school and family success.

Supports other classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of established curriculum and/or individual student plans.

Assessment:

Administers and develops subject specific assessments for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans as required by the school district.

Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student's achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.

Assesses student progress towards learning targets, objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.

Continuous Professional Improvement:

Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.

Attends and participates in faculty meetings, grade level meetings, collaborative planning activities, professional learning, and other school/personal growth opportunities for the purpose of improving student outcomes through personal improvement and school improvement.

Professional Responsibility and Ethical Conduct:

Implements the school’s and district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals in order to align personal focus with school and district professional direction.

Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by applicable laws, policies, procedures and regulations to ensure the accurate communication and collection of important district, school, and student information.

Assists in upholding and enforcing administrative regulations and applicable policies, regulations and procedures.

Participates in a variety of meetings (including but not limited to 504 Meetings, IEP meetings, grade level meetings, data team meetings, collaborative planning meetings) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and to improve student achievement.

Adheres to emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.

Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, students, central office staff, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction.

Accepts responsibility for collaborative teaching assignments, co-teaching and inclusion assignments, co-curricular activities, and other collaborative all day or partial day assignments for the purpose of meeting the needs of all learners including learners with disabilities/differences/other languages.

Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with students, faculty, staff, and parents.

Assumes the responsibility to maintain a valid Florida teacher’s certificate.

Performs other tasks and/or responsibilities as assigned by the principal.

Supervision Received:

Supervisor/s – School Administration

Supervision Exercised:

Paraprofessionals as assigned

Minimum Qualifications & Skills Required:

1.	Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution

2.	Currently hold or eligible for Florida teaching certificate or appropriate license

Preferred:

Highly Qualified

ESE Certification K-12

Physical Demands:

Exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force as needed to move objects. While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Terms of Employment:

Approved compensation plan

Teacher position paid from the instructional salary scale

Conclusion:

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, and responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.