MORGAN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-3
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: 3rd Grade Teacher @ Pioneer Elementary
POSITION SUMMARY:
The teacher creates a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establishes effective rapport with pupils, motivates pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation in accordance with each pupil’s ability, establishes positive relationships with parents and other staff members.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Guides the learning process toward the achievement of State and local standards and curriculum goals. Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all lessons, units, and activities.
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Instructs assigned course(s) of study and uses approved materials as adopted by the BOE.
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Develops lesson plans that meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of all students.
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Meets and instructs classes in the locations and the times designated.
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Differentiated instruction by employing a variety of instructional techniques to meet the needs and capabilities of diverse learners.
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Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth and prepares progress reports as required.
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Assists the administration in implementing the District’s philosophy of education, its policies and rules governing instruction, student activities and conduct.
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Administers group assessments in accordance with the District’s testing program approved by the Board of Education and/or required by the State of Colorado.
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Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
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Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure; maintains fair and just order in the classroom appropriate to activity.
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Assists in the selection and requisition of appropriate instructional materials; maintains required inventory records.
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Maintains accurate, complete, and appropriate records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.
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Assists in identifying pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and addressing health, attitude and learning problems.
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Communicates pupil progress and program information to parents and encourages their involvement in their students’ schooling.
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Makes reasonable provision for availability to students and parents outside the instructional day for required or requested education-related purposes.
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Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher assistant(s) and volunteer(s).
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Participates in curriculum development and implementation.
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Maintains professional competence and growth through participation in District provided and self-selected staff development opportunities.
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Becomes involved in faculty committees and sponsorships of student activities.
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Attends and participates in staff meetings as required.