1st Grade Teacher

NORTH ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY R-I SCHOOL DISTRICT

Position Title:

Teacher, Elementary

Department:
Instruction

Reports To:

Principal

Approved By:
Board of Education

Date:
February, 2022

To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary grade education, provide additional time and support students need to master curriculum; and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

• Teaches district-approved curriculum
• Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district
• Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil
• Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences
• Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, email, etc.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere using research based strategies
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports and uses data to guide educational decisions
• Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans, provides extra time and support for each student
• Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day
• Plans and coordinates the work of paraprofessionals, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips
• Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays interest centers and exhibits of student's work
• Develops and maintains standard based assessments that are used to drive Tier I, II, and III instruction
• Collaborates with other educators in the building and district
• Utilizes research based instructional strategies

Supervises classroom, students, and volunteers

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Elementary Education and/or Early Childhood Education

Valid MO Teaching Certificate in appropriate subject/ grade level area

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff and the general public.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skill in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read…