Elementary Teacher (5th grade) 26-27 School Year

Qualifications:

South Carolina certification as required for the position or eligible for appropriate certification

Bachelors Degree

Strong background in technology skills and applications

Excellent written and oral communications skills

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Job Description:

Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.

Plans a program of study that as much as possible meets the individual needs interests and abilities of the students.

Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.

Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.

Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.

Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals establishes clear objectives for all lessons units projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.

Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.

Strives to implement by instruction and action the districts philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.

Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.

Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.

Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities.

Maintains accurate complete and correct records as required by law district policy and administrative regulation.

Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and for the classroom develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.

Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.

Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and evaluates their job performance.

Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.

Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.

Terms of Employment:

190 days per school year; salary and work year to be established by the Board

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Boards policy on Evaluation of Support Services Personnel.

York School District One is an equal opportunity employer

York School District One does not discriminate on the basis of race religion color handicap sex age alienage or national origin as required by applicable state and federal laws.

Required Experience:

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