5th Grade Math​/Science Teacher- Boone Park Elementary

NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description for

Teacher (Elementary)

Department:
Instructional

Job Status:
Full Time

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Reports To:

Building Principal

Grade/Level: 1st Grade

Amount of

Travel Required:

Minimal travel may be required if in conjunction with pre-approved professional development activities.

Positions Supervised:
None

Work Schedule:

190-day contract, Monday through Friday;
Hours per day as set by the building Principal

Position Summary:

The teacher instructs students in one or more subjects at the elementary level designated according to state licensure, certification, and subject matter specifically as assigned by the building Principal. The elementary teacher is responsible for assisting with the implementation and managing the policies, regulations, and procedures of the District to ensure that all students are supervised in a safe student-centered learning environment that meets and exceeds the ADE State Standards, following the approved curricula and directives of the District and the ADE.

Achieving academic excellence requires that the teacher works collaboratively to lead and nurture all students and to communicate effectively with parents, members of the community, and colleagues in other districts and schools. Inherent in the position are the responsibilities for student supervision, planning, curriculum development, and emergency procedures.

The E4 District Transformation Model ensures all students will be provided with guaranteed learning opportunities to expose, explore, expand, and excel through various themed models, an avenue for students to be future-ready upon graduation. Seventh Street Elementary School will be the first innovative school developed through the E4 initiative. In accordance with the new vision of preparing our students to be future-ready, additional professional development will be required as well as a commitment to providing the highest quality of rigorous, relevant, and innovative education through project-based learning.

All students that attend the newly reconfigured school will have access to high-quality staff that are committed to working in partnership with families, community members, businesses, and industry partners to provide guaranteed learning experiences.

This position also includes an additional stipend that will be based on the following criteria:

(a) signed school reconfiguration non-negotiable form, (b) 95% attendance at professional development sessions offered prior, during, and after the regular school year, (c) 95% attendance to Professional Learning Community Meetings, (d) successful implementation of daily standards-based instruction and monitoring to include rigorous, relevant, and innovative learning practices with fidelity, (e) successful implementation of PBL signature projects with fidelity, (f) satisfactory teacher/administrator evaluation performance rating, and (g) meet or exceed school performance learning targets outlined in the school improvement plan and aligned with the individual teacher/administrator professional growth plan.

School Reconfiguration Recruitment and Retention Stipend

School Year

Licensed Employees

Estimated Stipend Amount

All licensed employees pre-K through 6th grade

$4,000 per licensed employee paid in 2 installments

All licensed employees pre-K through 7th grade

$3,000 per licensed employee paid in 2 installments

Essential Functions:

The following duties are representative of performance expectations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The teacher's duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

* Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom responsible

* Follow district policy and building procedures associated with student management; consistently demonstrate proficient classroom management skills.

* Maintain a cooperative relationship with other staff members.

* Demonstrate a high individual rate of attendance (the goal being 95% or above annually) in order to maximize student learning.

* Follow all building procedures regarding attendance and punctuality keeping the Principal informed at times.

* Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.

* Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.

* Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

* Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.

* Assign and grade classwork and homework in a timely manner. Communicate student progress by posting to grade book software as required by your administrator.

* Enforce all NLRSD Board policies, administrative procedures, and rules governing students; implement the plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction using researched-based best practices.

* Guide and counsel all…