Elementary Teacher

Open Until Filled

Teacher Job Description

• Exhibit accurate knowledge of content and pedagogy.
• Exhibit knowledge of students individual development and special needs.
• Exhibit knowledge of students individual skills and knowledge.
• Select and use appropriate resources.
• Adhere to each student Individualized Education Program (IEP) and 504 plan.
• Build and design coherent lessons, activities, and assessments of rigor that match standards of learning.
• Create an environment of respect and rapport.
• Establish a positive culture for learning.
• Exhibit effective classroom procedures with little loss of instruction.
• Effectively supervise students and manages student behavior.
• Effectively communicate with students.
• Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students behavioral and academic problems.
• Exhibit high expectations and effective delivery of lessons.
• Demonstrate effective questioning and discussion techniques.
• Provide timely, consistent, and high-quality feedback to students.
• Exhibit the use of assessments during instruction.
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to student learning.
• Reflect on teaching and make adjustments for targeting greater understanding and student achievement.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Select, store, order, issue and inventory classroom equipment, materials and supplies.
• Effectively communicate with families to discuss children's progress and needs.
• Exhibit participation and contributions to the professional community.
• Exhibit continued professional growth and development.
• Exhibit professionalism with students, staff, and parents.
• Report to proper authorities any cases of suspected child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
• Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
• Attend all professional meetings, educational conferences, and professional development sessions.
• Assist in the supervision of students (such as in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring and bus loading and unloading).
• Sponsor extracurricular activities such as clubs, student organizations and academic contests.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or other administrators.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

Requirements

Certifications & Licenses :

1. Must have current Arkansas teaching license and certification for the grade level or subject area assigned to.

Other Requirements :

1. Successful completion of pre-employment background checks.

The Benton School District complies with all state and federal regulations and is an equal opportunity employer.