NATURE OF POSITION

• 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.

• The Elementary School Teacher shall be responsible to the assigned building principal

• The Elementary School Teacher shall work with the various coordinators and service personnel in furnishing programs and services to each student.

• 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

• Provide a basic instructional program consistent with students’ levels of maturity and development and which satisfies district and state expectations.

• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.

• Perform various supervisory duties as assigned by the principal.                       

• Shoulder a fair share of the responsibilities necessary to the operation and progress of the building or district.

• Keep and maintain pupil and attendance records.

• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.

• Refer to school personnel or community agencies through the principal problems that are beyond the teacher’s scope of training.

• Assist in interpreting the school program to the community at large.

• Perform other duties and related activities as may be assigned.

• 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.