01 Grade

Alpine School District; Lehi (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpine School District in Lehi, Utah seeks an Elementary Classroom Teacher to support student success by implementing district-approved curriculum and documenting progress. You will address individual educational needs, maintain a safe learning environment, and provide feedback to students, parents and administration.

The role involves developing curriculum aligned with district goals, conducting assessments, and collaborating with colleagues.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy; differentiates instruction by student learning styles.
• Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems and analysis for action planning.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state education laws.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to self-evaluate for performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with others.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers elementary curriculum aligned with district goals.
• Creates a safe, conducive learning environment for individualized and small group instruction.
• Develops lesson plans and materials to maximize instructional time.
• Assesses student learning; adapts methods for diverse needs, including special education.
• Instructs students in citizenship and other subjects per laws and district rules.
• Pursues ongoing professional knowledge through seminars and research.
• Maintains accurate records of grading, attendance and student progress.
• Encourages parental involvement and communicates with families.
• Ensures student conduct aligns with school and district policies.
• Collaborates with grade-level colleagues to evaluate and improve curriculum.
• Selects and requisitions books and classroom supplies; tracks inventory.
• Supervises students in activities outside the classroom and during transportation.
• Administers standardized tests per district testing programs.

Job description

Position starting

FTE: 1

One year contract

Hiring Manager: Brian Ridge or Cherstine Willis

email: [e-mail], [e-mail]

phone: [phone]

Certification

• Early Childhood
• Elementary 1-8
• Elementary K-6

Elementary Classroom Teacher

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Essential Functions

• Develops and administers school elementary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school system.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.