What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher 4-6 (Temporary for 2025-2026 School Year) position at Lemon Grove School District?
Anticipated vacancy
Position: Teacher 4-6
Definition:
Under the direction of the site Principal, provide an educational program for pupils in grades K-6 or a combination thereof; assist in other school programs as assigned.
Essential Duties:
• Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education and music to pupils in a classroom implementing the District adopted curriculum, goals and objectives and instructing pupils in other areas as specified by the Governing Board.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship, basic communication skills and other general elements of the course of study specified in state law.
• Provides individualized and small group instruction through planned instructional materials and activities which serve to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Outlines units of study and develops lesson plans as requested to best utilize the allotted time for instruction.
• Establishes and maintains high standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth; keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through a variety of means; holds parent conferences when needed to discuss the individual pupil's progress.
• Identifies pupils needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems.
• Provides and maintains a functional and creative environment for learning through use of facilities, materials and equipment.
• Performs pupil attendance reporting as required.
• Assists in carrying out a program of information and communication as a means of interpreting the school program to the community.
• Maintains own professional competence through participation in District, regional or state sponsored in-service activities.
• Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids and instructional supplies and maintains required inventory records.
• Assists with distribution, completion and collection of District forms, questionnaires and bulletins regarding pupils enrolled in the class.
• Ensures a comfortable room environment through control of heating, lighting and ventilation to the extent possible.
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with District testing program.
• Participates in curriculum programs and staff meetings within the school of assignment and/or on a District level.
• Shares in the sponsorship of student activities and participates in faculty committee work.
• Plans and coordinates the work of classroom assistants and volunteers when applicable.
Non-essential Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree including all courses needed to meet credential requirements. Previous experience teaching intermediate grades is desirable.
Licenses and Other Requirements:
Multi-Subject with CLAD
Must be NCLB compliant
District post-offer physical examination and drug screening
Fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice
Tuberculin skin test before employment and every four years thereafter or a chest x-ray
Physical Demands:
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Seeing to read a variety of materials.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students.
Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
Under the direction of the site Principal, provide an educational program for pupils in grades K-6 or a combination thereof; assist in other school programs as assigned.
Essential Duties:
• Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education and music to pupils in a classroom implementing the District adopted curriculum, goals and objectives and instructing pupils in other areas as specified by the Governing Board.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship, basic communication skills and other general elements of the course of study specified in state law.
• Provides individualized and small group instruction through planned instructional materials and activities which serve to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Outlines units of study and develops lesson plans as requested to best utilize the allotted time for instruction.
• Establishes and maintains high standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth; keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through a variety of means; holds parent conferences when needed to discuss the individual pupil's progress.
• Identifies pupils needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems.
• Provides and maintains a functional and creative environment for learning through use of facilities, materials and equipment.
• Performs pupil attendance reporting as required.
• Assists in carrying out a program of information and communication as a means of interpreting the school program to the community.
• Maintains own professional competence through participation in District, regional or state sponsored in-service activities.
• Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids and instructional supplies and maintains required inventory records.
• Assists with distribution, completion and collection of District forms, questionnaires and bulletins regarding pupils enrolled in the class.
• Ensures a comfortable room environment through control of heating, lighting and ventilation to the extent possible.
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with District testing program.
• Participates in curriculum programs and staff meetings within the school of assignment and/or on a District level.
• Shares in the sponsorship of student activities and participates in faculty committee work.
• Plans and coordinates the work of classroom assistants and volunteers when applicable.
Non-essential Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree including all courses needed to meet credential requirements. Previous experience teaching intermediate grades is desirable.
Licenses and Other Requirements:
Multi-Subject with CLAD
Must be NCLB compliant
District post-offer physical examination and drug screening
Fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice
Tuberculin skin test before employment and every four years thereafter or a chest x-ray
Physical Demands:
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Seeing to read a variety of materials.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students.
Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
Salary : $66,110 - $103,938
