Kindergarten Teacher - Vacancy ID: 238782

TEACHER POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Goal:  To implement an approved educational program and establish a classroom environment that is consistent with our District Philosophy, fosters integrated learning, thinking, cooperation, and personal and social growth.  To ensure that students are the nucleus of the school system and our educational decisions are guided by what we consider to be best for students so that they are given every reasonable opportunity to realize their best selves.

Qualifications: 

1. A current teaching license

2. Knowledge of effective teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activities

3. The ability to maintain a positive learning environment

4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills

5. Current First Aid/CPR certified or must obtain

6. Demonstrated ability to:

1. work collaboratively

2. carry out emergency/crisis response procedures 

3. perform all computer technology tasks associated with the position

4. maintain confidentiality

5. communicate positively/effectively with students, parents, staff,  patrons

7. Commitment to the Pulaski Board of Education Educational Philosophy

8. Demonstrated skills in positive human relations and cultural competence

9. Demonstrated skills in problem solving and conflict management

*Essential Job Functions:

1. Must be able to:

1. arrive at work promptly and attend regularly

2. follow directions and work well with others

3. work under the stress of deadlines

4. concentrate and perform tasks accurately

5. react to change productively

6. perform other tasks as assigned

Planning and Preparation

1. Demonstrate knowledge of content pedagogy

2. Demonstrate knowledge of students

3. Select instructional goals and learning targets

4. Plan for the use of resources

5. Design coherent instruction

6. Assess student learning

The Classroom Environment

7. Create an environment of respect and rapport

8. Establish a culture for learning

9. Manage classroom procedures

10. Manage student behavior

11. Organize physical space

Instruction

12. Communicate clearly and accurately

13. Use questioning and discussion techniques

14. Engage students in learning

15. Provide feedback to students

16. Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness

17. Use ongoing assessment of benchmarks

18. Use techniques that involve multiple intelligences

Professional Responsibilities

19. Reflect on teaching

20. Maintain accurate records

21. Communicate with families

22. Contribute to the school district

23. Demonstrate professional growth and development

24. Show professionalism

25. Demonstrate a shared responsibility for student learning

Reports To:  Principal of the assigned building

Supervises:    Students, student teachers, and assigned aides

Terms of Employment:  Number of work days and hours is determined for specific assignments by the designated administrator(s). Benefits and salary per the appropriate negotiated agreement and/or contract with the designated administrator(s) and the Board of Education.

Evaluation:

Annual evaluation to be completed by an administrator and/or designee based on current district practice.