Job Description for:

Elementary School Teachers

Teach students at Cascade Academy in your assigned capacity the basic academic, social, and other formative skills in adherence to the entire curriculum.

Job Tasks for: Elementary School Teachers

Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students within the context of MITCH curriculum. Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods which are multisensory, hands-on, Socratic, direct instruction Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments in order to evaluate student progress. Assign and grade class work and homework. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students divergent needs. Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula in the most efficient manner. Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators in order to resolve students behavioral and academic problems. Enforce administration policies and rules governing students including uniform code. Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible. Guide and counsel students with adjustment and/or academic problems, or special academic interests. Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage. Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations. Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress. Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their childrens progress, and to determine their priorities for their children and their resource needs. Observe and evaluate student performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. Organize and label materials, and display students best work of the day as determined by the student

Organize and label materials, and display students best work of the day as determined by the student.. Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, music, and storytelling. Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate. Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities. Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help. Prepare for assigned classes, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors. Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities. Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools. Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration. Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks. Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play. Read books to entire classes or small groups. Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers. Administer standardized ability and achievement tests, and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need. Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence. Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required. Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of elementary school programs. Involve parent volunteers and older students in childrens activities, in order to facilitate involvement in focused, complex play. Perform administrative duties such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading. Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms. Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies. Sponsor extracurricular activities such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.

Sponsor extracurricular activities such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests. Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.

Required Knowledge for: Elementary School Teachers

Education and Training -- Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. English Language -- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Psychology -- Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. Mathematics -- Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. History and Archeology -- Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures. Customer and Personal Service -- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Geography -- Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life. Therapy and Counseling -- Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance. Sociology and Anthropology -- Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins. Law and Government -- Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

Skills Required for: Elementary School Teachers

Instructing -- Teaching others how to do something. Speaking -- Talking to others to convey information effectively. Learning Strategies -- Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. Reading Comprehension -- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related

Reading Comprehension -- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Active Listening -- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Writing -- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. Social Perceptiveness -- Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. Monitoring -- Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. Time Management -- Managing one's own time and the time of others. Coordination -- Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Abilities Required for: Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Oral Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. Written Comprehension -- The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Written Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. Speech Clarity -- The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. Oral Comprehension -- The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Number Facility -- The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly. Mathematical Reasoning -- The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem. Time Sharing -- The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources). Originality -- The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem. Problem Sensitivity -- The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

Job Activities for: Elementary School Teachers

Training and Teaching Others -- Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships -- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. Developing Objectives and Strategies -- Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. Thinking Creatively -- Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge -- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. Assisting and Caring for Others -- Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others -- Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others -- Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. Processing Information -- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

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