What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Teacher/Elementary position at York School District 1?
Performance Responsibilities
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and
interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and -- in harmony with the goals -- establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical
limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student
groups involved.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional
goals and objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as
required.
• Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district
specialists as required.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect student, equipment, materials, and
facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and
administrative regulation.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct,
and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and
maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside
the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and evaluates their job performance.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
Specific Job Requirements
• Possess and utilize excellent team building skills
• Accept delegated responsibilities willingly
• Able to work under occasional stress
• Demonstrate a high level of initiative in job performance
• Communicate effectively with a diverse community
