Lewistown Public Schools

Job Description

Job Title: 5TH GRADE TEACHER

Reports To: Building Principal/Superintendent

Classification: Certified Teacher

FLSA Status: Exempt

Updated: April 2015

SUMMARY: Teaches students academic, social, and motor skills by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned

• Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of State and District.
• Lectures, demonstrates, and uses audiovisual teaching aids to present subject matter to class.
• Assists in diagnosing the learning problems of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of District specialists as required.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of students.
• Provides individual and small group instruction where applicable in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils with varying intellectual abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities.
• Prepares, administers, and corrects tests, and records results.
• Assigns lessons, corrects papers, and hears oral presentations.
• Encourages pupils to think independently and to express original ideas.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or 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.
• Counsels pupils when adjustment and academic problems arise.
• Discusses pupils' academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents.
• Keeps attendance and grade records as required by the District.
• Coordinates class field trips.
• Recognizes limitations and seeks competent assistance when problems arise.
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Is involved in a process of self-evaluation and self-improvement.
• Perpetuates and maintains professional working relationships with colleagues.
• Assumes responsibility for co-curricular and other duties beyond the regular teaching activities.
• Cares for and uses school property and maintains an inventory of district property.
• Adheres to all conditions of the contract or to the specific terms of an appointment until his/her employment is terminated.
• Avoids engaging in outside employment or other activities which negatively affect classroom performance.
• Is knowledgeable of and adheres to existing District policies and procedures governing the obligation of his/her employment.

The above performance responsibilities are not all-inclusive and may be altered or added to by the Principal, Superintendent of Schools or Board of Trustees.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES - Supervision would be limited to Para Professionals assigned to this program and the preparation of the daily work schedule for the Para Professional.

QUALIFICATIONS - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE - Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from an accredited college or university; and a valid Montana Educator License with the proper endorsement for teaching assignment.

LANGUAGE SKILLS - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of people.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS - The work environment for instructors has increasingly become technology driven. Lewistown Public Schools expects staff to meet reasonable expectations in the use of computers and other technology, in and out of the classroom.

REASONING ABILITY - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS - Employees of the Lewistown Public Schools must exhibit acceptable work habits and perform tasks in a professional manner by adhering to the following guidelines: Maintain proper grooming and dress consistent with the type of task being performed; be regular in attendance and punctual for work; initiate tasks in a self-directed manner and perform work with a minimum of supervision; organize work and manage time to achieve efficiency and high quality of work; perform tasks neatly and accurately in accordance with desired quality and quantity; provide positive feedback to supervisor(s) for implementing ideas which will make the work assigned more effective and efficient; maintain self control and a friendly, outgoing disposition; and maintain confidentiality of related work matters as applicable.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE - Screening tests for alcohol and illegal drug use may be required before hiring and during your employment in the Lewistown Public Schools, as per Board Policy #5226. Employees of the Lewistown Public Schools must submit to a fingerprint criminal background check. Any appointment will be contingent upon the results of the criminal background report received from the Department of Justice, which must be acceptable to the Board of Trustees, in its sole discretion.

EVALUATION - Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Non-Administrative Staff.