POSITION TITLE: Teacher, Elementary (All) School
JOB CODE: 080, 085, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105
DIVISION: Leadership
SALARY SCHEDULE: Teacher
DEPARTMENT: Leadership
WORK DAYS: 188
REPORTS TO: Principal
PAY GRADE: CIT (4, 5, 6, 7)
FLSA: Exempt
PAY FREQUENCY: Monthly
PRIMARY FUNCTION: To provide instruction for students that enables them to learn and achieve to the maximum of their abilities.
Requirements
- Educational Level: Bachelor Degree
- Certification/License Required: Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate
- Experience: None
- Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities
- Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learners; student management
The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.
Essential Duties
- Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
- Exhibits professionalism in all job related situations; follows professional ethics in all work related activities.
- Adheres to local school procedures and regulations in a supportive manner; demonstrates loyalty to the school and its leadership; avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale; works cooperatively with colleagues and the community; promotes a positive school environment that enhances student learning; helps maintain a positive and cooperative climate.
- Maintains required work schedule in a punctual manner; demonstrates responsible attendance and use of leave.
- Provides instruction that is appropriate; communicates responsibly with all individuals and groups; assumes a fair share of outside-the-classroom school responsibilities; maintains plans according to policies and/or directives; promotes the responsible use of materials and equipment; submits accurate paperwork on schedule; prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent.
- Accounts for student attendance and punctuality; directs the conduct of students in accordance with policies at all times; takes all reasonable measures to protect students' health and safety.
- Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures.
- Meets certification and accreditation standards.
- Seeks to improve through professional development and evaluation activities.
- Presents a personal appearance which enhances the image of the school.
- Maintains prompt and professional communication with parents.
- Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.