What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Teachers position at Westmoreland County Public Schools?
Position Description
POSITION TITLE : Elementary Teacher
FLSA : Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS : Must hold or be eligible for Virginia teaching license.
REPORTS TO : Principal and / or other Supervisor
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : 10 month position, 200 day contract with 180 teaching days
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
- Participate in curriculum review and design.
- Implement a variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives.
- Diagnose and evaluate student abilities and progress in a timely and consistent manner.
- Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
- Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
- Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
- Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
- Refer students for alternative services as provided by the School Division (Special Education, Gifted Education, Reading Intervention, English Learner / Migrant Education).
- Effectively implement division initiatives.
- Effectively collaborate with department and grade level teachers.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS :