What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Teacher position at Polk County Schools?
JOB DESCRIPTION
K-1-2 Teacher
Position Code:
Department: Saluda School
FLSA: Exempt
Reports to: Principal
Supervises: Teacher Assistant
Job Summary: To provide high quality, active learning experiences for all children in a safe, caring, and respectful environment by implementing the essential functions listed below.
Essential Functions:
1. Plan developmentally appropriate lessons and learning activities that address the North Carolina Standard Course of Study (NCSCS). Appropriate planning includes:
3. Effectively manage student behavior.
5. Integrate A (arts) activities into core studies.
6. Use assessment as an integral element in instruction. Check student work and provide feedback in a timely manner.
7. Be knowledgeable of and use current technologies in planning, communications, and in instruction.
8. Work cooperatively with all staff members and consistently maintain a professional attitude.
12. Understand and comply with laws and policies.
Education, Experience, and Skills Required:
Terms of Employment: 10 months – Teacher Salary Scale
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of Board of Education policy, North Carolina statutes, and goals established by the Principal.
Environmental Factors:
This position requires light to moderate lifting, dealing with sick children, and some contact with bodily fluids. The ability to climb steps is necessary.
JOB DESCRIPTION
3-4-5 Teacher
Position Code:
Department: Saluda School
FLSA: Exempt
Reports to: Principal
Supervises: N/A
Job Summary:
To provide high quality, active learning experiences for all children in a safe, caring, and respectful environment by implementing the essential functions listed below.
Essential Functions:
1. Plan developmentally appropriate lessons and learning activities that address the North Carolina Standard Course of Study (NCSCS). Appropriate planning includes:
3. Effectively manage student behavior.
5. Integrate A (arts) activities into core studies.
6. Use assessment as an integral element in instruction. Check student work and provide feedback in a timely manner.
7. Be knowledgeable of and use current technologies in planning, communications, and in instruction.
11. Perform all assigned non-instructional duties.
12. Understand and comply with laws and policies.
Education, Experience, and Skills Required:
Terms of Employment: 10 months – Teacher Salary Scale
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of Board of Education policy, North Carolina statutes, and goals established by the Principal.
Environmental Factors:
This position requires light to moderate lifting and dealing with sick children. Must have the ability to climb steps and to stand up for an extended time.
K-1-2 Teacher
Position Code:
Department: Saluda School
FLSA: Exempt
Reports to: Principal
Supervises: Teacher Assistant
Job Summary: To provide high quality, active learning experiences for all children in a safe, caring, and respectful environment by implementing the essential functions listed below.
Essential Functions:
1. Plan developmentally appropriate lessons and learning activities that address the North Carolina Standard Course of Study (NCSCS). Appropriate planning includes:
- Develop a yearly plan/pacing chart aligned to the NCSCS.
- Design unit plans and lesson plans that support the yearly plan.
- Differentiate instructional plans for at-risk and for academically talented students.
- Plan for appropriate materials use, field trips, and other special learning events that support and enhance instructional goals.
- Prepare clear lesson plans and instructions for substitutes.
3. Effectively manage student behavior.
- Develop, teach, and implement a classroom management/student behavior plan.
- Create a “respect for all” environment in the classroom and throughout the school.
- Monitor student behavior throughout the school day: classroom, class changes, lunch, recess.
- Administer consistent, appropriate interventions for student misbehavior.
- Maintain student and teacher dignity at all times.
- Realize that student behavior issues are additional opportunities to teach a child.
5. Integrate A (arts) activities into core studies.
6. Use assessment as an integral element in instruction. Check student work and provide feedback in a timely manner.
7. Be knowledgeable of and use current technologies in planning, communications, and in instruction.
8. Work cooperatively with all staff members and consistently maintain a professional attitude.
- Make parent contacts an important element in the overall learning experience.
- Maintain accurate records and submit reports and other information in a timely manner.
12. Understand and comply with laws and policies.
- Develop a plan for professional growth and participate in staff development activities.
- Develop and maintain a teacher portfolio that contains evidence/artifacts relating to
- Maintain high performance expectations for all students.
- Develop and implement PEP’s as needed.
- Attend all meetings:
- Faculty.
- Grade level.
- Staff development.
- Others as required.
Education, Experience, and Skills Required:
- Have or be eligible for NC licensure in Elementary Education
- Previous experience with young children preferred
Terms of Employment: 10 months – Teacher Salary Scale
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of Board of Education policy, North Carolina statutes, and goals established by the Principal.
Environmental Factors:
This position requires light to moderate lifting, dealing with sick children, and some contact with bodily fluids. The ability to climb steps is necessary.
JOB DESCRIPTION
3-4-5 Teacher
Position Code:
Department: Saluda School
FLSA: Exempt
Reports to: Principal
Supervises: N/A
Job Summary:
To provide high quality, active learning experiences for all children in a safe, caring, and respectful environment by implementing the essential functions listed below.
Essential Functions:
1. Plan developmentally appropriate lessons and learning activities that address the North Carolina Standard Course of Study (NCSCS). Appropriate planning includes:
- Develop a yearly plan/pacing chart aligned to the NCSCS.
- Design unit plans and lesson plans that support the yearly plan.
- Differentiate instructional plans for at-risk and for academically talented students.
- Plan for appropriate materials use, field trips, and other special learning events that support and enhance instructional goals.
- Prepare clear lesson plans and instructions for substitutes.
3. Effectively manage student behavior.
- Develop, teach, and implement a classroom management/student behavior plan.
- Create a “respect for all” environment in the classroom and throughout the school.
- Monitor student behavior throughout the school day: classroom, class changes, lunch, recess.
- Administer consistent, appropriate interventions for student misbehavior.
- Maintain student and teacher dignity at all times.
- Realize that student behavior issues are additional opportunities to teach a child.
5. Integrate A (arts) activities into core studies.
6. Use assessment as an integral element in instruction. Check student work and provide feedback in a timely manner.
7. Be knowledgeable of and use current technologies in planning, communications, and in instruction.
- Work cooperatively with all staff members and consistently maintain a professional attitude.
- Maintain accurate records and submit reports and other information in a timely
11. Perform all assigned non-instructional duties.
12. Understand and comply with laws and policies.
- Develop a plan for professional growth and participate in staff development activities.
- Develop and maintain a teacher portfolio that contains evidence/artifacts relating to
- Maintain high performance expectations for all students.
- Develop and implement PEP’s as needed.
- Attend all meetings:
- Faculty.
- Grade level.
- Staff development.
- Others as required.
Education, Experience, and Skills Required:
- Have or be eligible for NC licensure in Elementary Education
- Previous experience with young children preferred
Terms of Employment: 10 months – Teacher Salary Scale
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of Board of Education policy, North Carolina statutes, and goals established by the Principal.
Environmental Factors:
This position requires light to moderate lifting and dealing with sick children. Must have the ability to climb steps and to stand up for an extended time.
