Elementary Teacher, Stone Creek Elementary

DEFINITION: Under the direction of the site principal, teaches reading and other language arts, social sciences, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music to students in a classroom setting utilizing California State Content Standards

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Understands and utilizes California State Content Standards for each subject;
• Identifies and targets essential and power standards for all core curriculum areas;
• Develops daily lesson plans;
• Provides direct instruction to students;
• Establishes and maintains standards for student behavior;
• Provides planned learning experiences to motivate students and best utilize instructional time;
• Performs attendance accounting on the student information system;
• Records grades through the ABI process;
• Creates with students a functional and attractive environment for learning through displays, bulletin boards, and learning stations;
• Continually analyzes students' academic and social growth;
• Holds students accountable for classroom assignments, homework, and projects;
• Communicates with parents through a variety of methods to inform parents of classroom happenings and to discuss student progress;
• Provides positive reinforcement to students;
• Teaches and models the six pillars of character;
• Shares in sponsorship of student activities and participates in faculty committees;
• Develops consistent, positive classroom management;
• Consistently follows all 504 plans and IEP's;
• Meets with parents on assigned parent conference dates and any other time there is a significant issue;
• Provides an educational program that accommodates different learning styles and levels of ability;
• Administers the state testing program in accordance with state and district mandates;
• Cooperates and collaborates with other staff members in examining student work samples and in developing differentiated curriculum;
• Participates in professional development training to enhance current practices; and
• Perform related duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Knowledge and skills of

• California Content Standards, K-12;
• California Curriculum Frameworks and instructional materials;
• California Professional Standards for teachers and administrators;
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy;
• Analysis of test data for strengths and weaknesses, as well as trends;
• Reading charts and graphs;
• Board and district policies, procedures, and regulations; and
• Basic computer operation for presentations and entering grades and attendance.
  
  

Ability to

• Get along well with peers;
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations for parents at Back-to-School Night and Open House;
• Plan and organize instruction;
• Complete work with many interruptions;
• Read, interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures;
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Analyze situations with accuracy and adopt an appropriate plan of action;
• Meet schedules and timelines; and
• Present a positive image of Golden Valley Unified School District.
  
  

Education and Experience

A Bachelor's degree, a California Multiple Subject Teaching credential including CLAD certification

Licenses and Certificates

Valid California Driver's license.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environment

Classroom and outdoor environment

Physical Abilities

Speaking and hearing in order to exchange information and make presentations; corrected or uncorrected eyesight to read a variety of materials including fine print; hearing with or without use of a hearing aid sufficient to hear telephone conversation; must frequently lift or move up to ten pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds, speaking understandable voice and speech patterns; sitting and standing for extended amounts of time.

Hazards

Contact with disruptive students and dissatisfied parents

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