What are the responsibilities and job description for the 3rd Grade Teacher position at Boone Community School District?
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Boone Community School District is located 10 minutes west of Ames and roughly 1 hour north of the Des Moines Metro Area. Our staff work daily to Value the Uniqueness of All, Give a Fresh Start Each Day, Partner with Families, Develop Positive Character, and Ensure Learning. We have earned a reputation for being an innovative and progressive school district that includes $43 million in building projects to be completed by the fall of 2023. This includes a Pre-K-1st grade early childhood learning center and a multipurpose edcation center. The City of Boone is a great place to live, grow and play. Boone is voted #1 Affordable Small Town... Where You'd Actually Want to Live by Realtor.com.
Title: Classroom Teacher (3rd Grade)
Reports To: Building Principal
Work Year: 189 days
Teachers are responsible for leading learning for their students. Teachers develop curriculum and lesson plans, and present those lessons to their students, individually or in groups. They track the progress of their students and create reports to inform parents about their progress. Teachers are responsible for maintaining a safe and respectful classroom environment in order to optimize student capabilities and develop their love of learning. |
SUMMARY:
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
Teaching credential/certificate/license for corresponding age/grade level issued by the BOEE
TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
Highly developed oral and written communication skills.
Ability to build relationships effectively and professionally with families and students.
Experience developing and implementing curriculum.
Physical ability to handle frequent sitting, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, and moving throughout the room.
Proven ability to maintain a safe and studious classroom environment.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum.
Ability to collaborate within the school and instructional setting.
Demonstrated desire to be a life-long learner.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Listed below are the essential tasks required for this job.
Job Tasks Descriptions |
1. Create instructional resources for use in the classroom and by team members. |
2. Prepare, plan, and deliver instructional activities. |
3. Create a positive educational learning environment. |
4. Develop curriculum and essential standards to meet student learning goals and instructional activities. |
5. Prepare lesson materials, grade papers, manage the classroom, and evaluate and give feedback to students. |
6. Exercise open and respectful communication with families, co-workers, supervisors, and other school staff. |
7. Measure progress and accomplishments of students towards their academic achievements on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required. |
8. Create and keep records on attendance, accidents, incidents, and other noteworthy events in accordance with licensing guidelines and program policies. |
9. Attend workshops and training, in district and within the state, in order to further advance professional development. |
10. Stay abreast with learning strategies and current opportunities for students. |
11. Utilize curriculum to incorporate diverse intellectual, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served. |
12. Manage student behavior in accordance with outlined guidelines. |
13. Work collaboratively with grade level, subject area, and building teachers to enhance learning opportunities for students. |
14. Collaborate with teacher team to contribute to the professional learning and development of themselves and their fellow colleagues |
15. Provide a safe, thriving, and respectful environment for all students in the classroom and on the school campus |
16. Perform other duties as assigned. |
Boone Community School District is an equal opportunity employer. If you have questions or a grieveance, contact the BCSD Equity Coordinator Mrs. Jill Janes, jjanes@boone.k12.ia.us, at BCSD, 500 7th Stret, Boone, Iowa 50036; (515) 433-0750
