What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Teacher position at York School District 1?
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Meets and instructs
assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
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Plans a program of study
that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
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Creates a classroom
environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the
students.
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Prepares for classes
assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
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Encourages students to
set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
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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.
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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.
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Strives to implement by
instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
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Assesses the
accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
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Diagnoses the learning
disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as
required.
Ø Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect student, equipment, materials, and facilities.
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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.
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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.
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Plans and supervises
purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and evaluates their job performance.
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Strives to maintain and
improve professional competence.
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Attends staff meetings
and serves on staff committees as required.