Elementary Classroom Teacher

SUMMARY: Responsible for student learning, teaching, instructing, guiding and directing all students assigned to his/her class.  The teacher will assist in maintaining an orderly and safe environment and perform duties as assigned.  The Teacher will plan learning activities to assist students in gaining knowledge, developing skills, and attaining educational goals.  The Teacher is also responsible for measuring and evaluating student progress toward attainment of educational goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Other duties may be assigned

• Develops and aligns curriculum with State standards.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues to develop curriculum, disaggregate student data, and develop strategies to improve student achievement.
• Teaches District-approved curriculum.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that 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 interest of the students.
• 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.
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports, and shares information with parents and guardians.
• Promotes parent participation and involvement in educational activities provided for their children and keep parents informed regarding progress (academic and behavioral/social).  
• Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
• Serves on District committees as assigned.
• Performs duties as assigned to maintain order and safety.
• Engages in professional development that supports the District’s CSIP, and improves teaching skills and the development of student learners leading to improved student achievement.
• Observes confidentiality regarding students and staff when communicating to others.
• Observes all policies, rules and regulations of the Board of Education as stated in the Board of Education policies. 
• Participates in grade level and/or content area, building and district meetings.   

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises classroom, students, aides, volunteers, and areas as assigned.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:  Possess a valid State of Missouri Teaching Certificate for the appropriate assigned instructional area.

EVALUATION:  This position is evaluated in accordance with district policy.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Nine-month employee.  Some areas may require an extended contract.  Salary is to be established by the Board of Education.

The district's hiring procedures will comply with all federal and state laws, including laws prohibiting discrimination. The district is an equal opportunity employer and hires only citizens of the United States and persons who are legally authorized to work in the United States. The Kirksville R-III School District will enroll and actively participate in a federal work authorization program in accordance with the law.