Kindergarten​/1st Grade Teacher - Buckeye School Arts

Kindergarten/1st Grade Teacher - Buckeye School of the Arts #33

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JOB DESCRIPTION: SELF-CONTAINED CLASSROOM TEACHER for grades K-8.

Definition
: 100% time providing an educational program for pupils in grades K-8 or a combination class and assisting in other school programs as assigned.

Directly responsible to:
Site Administrator or designee.

Immediate subordinates:
Any assigned classified staff.

Essential Functions
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• Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, health, art, physical education, and music to pupils, utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board of Trustees, along with other appropriate learning activities.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Provides planned learning experiences to motivate pupils and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to each pupil’s needs.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates pupil’s academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, prepares progress reports, and communicates with parents about individual pupil progress.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Creates a functional and attractive learning environment through displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Maintains professional competence through in‑service education activities provided by the district and/or self‑selected professional growth activities.
• Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines.
• Performs basic attendance accounting and business services as required.
• Assists in the selection of instructional materials, supplies and maintains required inventory records.
• Ensures a comfortable classroom environment.
• Supervises pupils in out‑of‑classroom extracurricular activities during the assigned workday.
• Administers student assessment in accordance with district and state testing programs.
• Participates in district curriculum committees and other staff development programs.
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.
• Plans and coordinates the work of paraprofessionals as required.
• Participates in district‑sponsored school activities and events including, but not limited to, Back to School Night, Open House, Home‑School Club events, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Physical demands: regular walking, standing, occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, and lifting up to 25 pounds; requires close, distance, and peripheral vision.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Qualifications

• Appropriate California Teaching Credential.

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience as a teacher.
• Demonstrated success with pupil and staff relationships.

Seniority Level
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Entry level

Employment Type
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Full-time

Job Function
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Education and Training

Gateway Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer.