TITLE: Elementary Teacher
REPORTS TO: Building Principal

JOB GOAL: To teach students in a manner that they can apply the knowledge and skill
required for College and Career Readiness in accordance with the Mississippi Framework and
Common Core Curriculum.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Students and their learning.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.
• Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music to students in a classroom, utilizing the course of study required by the Mississippi Frameworks and Common Core.
• Implements the strategies outlined by the district.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
• Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, cooperative learning, lecture, discovery, etc.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program
• Identifies student need and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by professional growth activities
• Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with state/district guidelines
• Supervises students in out of classroom activities during the day and on all field lessons
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with state/district testing programs
• Participates in Professional Learning Communities, faculty committees, and the sponsorship of student activities
• Uses student data to guide instruction and professional development
• Other duties as assigned


QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; Experience preferred but not required. Possession of (or eligible for) a valid regular Mississippi teaching certificate


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and 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.

• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

• REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk or listen. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach, bend, and sometime lift up to 25 pounds. Mobility skills are necessary to access a variety of work locations.

• OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community; Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form; Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

• WORK ENVIRONMENT
The teacher will work in an environment adhering to school board policy. This position may require work hours that vary as a result of evening activities or emergencies. In addition, job requirements may require work on weekends, holidays and attendance at meetings.


PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

Employee acknowledges that he/she is required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct in compliance with the Mississippi Code of Ethics. Breach of said professional conduct includes but is not limited to: neglect of duty, dishonesty, and engagement in acts that are contrary to VWSD policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school district.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
187 Days