GRADE 4

Duties & Responsibilities:
(Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)

• Is familiar with the literacy model and incorporates guided reading and writing into the daily schedule.
• Must be knowledgeable in MTSS and CTT initiatives and work to implement in classroom and school wide
• Has had experience and supports the PBIS Model and the Davenport Way
• Is knowledgeable in research regarding strategies for working with all kinds of students in the area of brain compatible classrooms and concept- based instruction.
• Is willing to collaborate and co-teach with special education teachers/Para-educators in an environment that welcomes all students.
• Is willing to share and effectively work as a member of a team, planning lessons together, monitoring progress and making modifications as needs of students are identified.
• Is enthusiastic and eager to work with at-risk and special education students in an inclusive program model
• Establishes and maintains high standards of pupil behavior to achieve a learning atmosphere in the classroom while respecting the dignity of students
• Has knowledge of and adheres to the Davenport Teaching and Learning plan in all areas of instruction
• Has high academic expectations of all students
• Communicate with parents on a regular basis regarding student progress academically and socially
• Prepare students to meet district grade level standards.
• Encourage parental involvement and communicate regularly with parents.
• Perform supervision responsibilities with a belief that all teachers are on duty at all times everywhere in the school environment including AM/PM duty, hall and restroom duties.
• Participates in IEP development, work meetings, and parent conferences.
• Knowledgeable of Daily 5 and CAFÉ literacy management tools
• Understands the use of formative assessments to influence instruction and research-based strategies to use in all content areas
• Successful candidate must possess strong inter-personal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential.
• Good attendance and punctuality are a must to ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the job are performed successfully.
• Endorsement Required: [102]

Physical Requirements of Position:(HBV ?Yes ? No)
(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to -

• Sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties.
• Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs. such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture.
• Must be able to supervise students in all types of weather.
• Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
• Must be able to implement Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies, including appropriate physical restraint procedures and escorting.

Work Environment:
(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Noise level is quiet to loud.
• Work may be indoors and/or outdoors.
• Work may be in non-air-conditioned rooms.
• Substance-free environment.
• Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, or the public.
• Direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of student.

Special Qualification Desired:
(Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)

• Successful Candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential
• Able to work as a team member
• Is prompt to work
• Has good presentation skills
• Technologically literate