Elementary School Teacher

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Elementary Teacher Job Description

Job Title (for context): elementary teacher

The Pawtucket School Department is seeking elementary teachers. Under the direction of the school administrator, the classroom teacher will implement the educational curriculum.

Exemplary Duties and Responsibilities

Plans and Provides Learning Experiences for Students

Plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for students

Establishes a Conducive Environment

Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of individuals to ensure success for every student.

Guides the Learning Process

Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals

Communicates Objectives

Establishs clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and communicates these objectives to students and parents

Prepares for Classes

Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor

Monitors Student Outcomes

Monitors and evaluates student outcomes.

Develops Instructional Plans

Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students

Maintains Records

Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices

Monitors Equipment and Materials

Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities

Participates in Meetings

Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.

Prepares Written Materials

Prepares a wide variety of written materials for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information

Communicates with Students, Staff, Parents, and the Community

Communicates and interacts with students, staff, parents and the community

Supervises Students

Supervises students in a variety of school related settings.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Instructional Techniques

Instructional techniques

Assessment Techniques

Assessment techniques

Differentiated Instruction Techniques

Differentiated instruction techniques

Managing Classroom Procedures and Behaviors

Managing classroom procedures and behaviors

Organizing Physical Space

Organizes physical space to create a safe, accessible, and resource-rich environment

Preparing and Maintaining Records

Preparing and maintaining accurate records

RTI (Response to Intervention) and PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Support)

RTI (Response to Intervention) and PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Support)

Cultural Competency

Cultural competency

Subject Area, Grade Level, and Credential Area of Teaching

Subject area, grade level, and or credential area of teaching (e.g. special education, math, science, physical education, etc.)

Conflict Resolution

Conflict resolution

Ability to Work with Diversity

Able to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, school based staff, students parents and the community

Data Analysis and Utilization

Work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment.

Independent Problem Solving

Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans

Meeting Deadlines and Schedules

Meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team

Reflective Practitioner

Reflective practitioner; strives to maintain and improve professional competence

Licensure/Certificate Requirements

Valid RI Teaching Elementary Grades K-6 Certification Required

Valid RI teaching elementary grades K-6 certification required

Bachelor's Degree from an Accredited College or University

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Desirable Qualifications

Minimum Three Years Teaching Experience

Minimum three years teaching experience

Compensation/Hours/Benefits

Full PSD Benefits Package; 184 Day Contract

Full PSD benefits package; 184 day contract

Salary Range is Dependent on Step Level and Degree Attainment Level

Salary range is dependent on step level and degree attainment level

Note

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents may be required to follow any other instructions, and to perform any other related duties as may be required by the supervisor and in accordance with the PTA contract.