Elementary Teacher K-3

Elementary Teacher

Purpose Statement

The job of Elementary Teacher is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process

by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom and other

assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within

established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and

administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of

inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.

This job reports to Principal

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in

order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the

functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using

pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read

technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to

define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the

functions of the job include: appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; age appropriate activities; lesson

plan requirements; stages of child development; and behavioral management strategies.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use jobrelated

equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data

utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required

to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize specific, job-related

equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data

frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate.

Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing

and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting

tact and patience; and working flexible hours.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; directing

other persons within a small work unit; tracking budget expenditures. Utilization of resources from other work units is

often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the organization's

services.

Experience: Job related experience is required.

Education: Bachelors degree in job-related area