Elementary Classroom Teacher - Leave Replacement

Leave Replacement

3/17/2025 - 5/19/2025 (possibly longer)

Job Title: Elementary Teacher Job Category: YCT Department/Group: Elementary Schools Job Description Job Summary: Under the general supervision of the Principal, the teacher will facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• NYS Teacher Certification K-6
• Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels a plus.
• Has knowledge and/or experience working in inclusive settings.
  
  

Primary Activities

• Develops and administers school elementary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the c school system.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
  
  

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
  
  

Physical Demands

While Performing The Duties Of This Job, The Employee

• is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit.
• Is regularly required to climb, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and to reach above the head and reach forward.
• Is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls and to talk and hear.
• At times, required to work at a height of 20’ or more off the ground in order to perform job duties.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or push up to 75 pounds.
• Must have specific vision abilities for close vision, distance vision, depth perception and tell the difference between colors
  
  

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is typical for a school environment.
• The manager continuously interacts with the public and other staff and frequently meets multiple demands from several people.
• Work generally performed indoors.
  
  

Salary Range

$59,887 - $130,322 (2023/2024)

Last Updated By: Human Resources Date/Time: September 2023