NATURE OF POSITION
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The Elementary School Teacher shall be responsible to provide each child assigned to the class a program that will enable the child to reach their fullest educational, physical, emotional, and social potential.
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The Elementary School Teacher shall be responsible to the assigned building principal
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The Elementary School Teacher shall work with the various coordinators and service personnel in furnishing programs and services to each student.
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The Elementary School Teacher shall assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
TYPICAL DUTIES
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Provide a basic instructional program consistent with students’ levels of maturity and development and which satisfies district and state expectations.
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Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
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Perform various supervisory duties as assigned by the principal.
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Shoulder a fair share of the responsibilities necessary to the operation and progress of the building or district.
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Keep and maintain pupil and attendance records.
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Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
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Refer to school personnel or community agencies through the principal problems that are beyond the teacher’s scope of training.
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Assist in interpreting the school program to the community at large.
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Perform other duties and related activities as may be assigned.
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Assume primary responsibility for requisitioning and maintaining needed equipment and supplies.
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
- Hold a degree in education with an elementary endorsement as set by Montana state certification autorities.
- Be willing to assume responsibility for his/her own professional growth and development.
- Demonstrate a genuine understanding and empathy for children.
- Be committed to the total school program.
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