What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Teacher, Stone Creek Elementary position at Golden Valley Unified School District?
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:
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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