Elementary Teachers - Grades K - 5

a. Uses standard conventions of writing in syntax, spelling,
capitalization, and punctuation, and uses correct oral grammatical
sentence structure.
b. Creates and maintains a classroom climate conducive to learning.
c. Plans and organizes for instruction by preparing daily lesson plans
which reflect the District's goals and objectives, and curriculum.
d. Establishes and maintains reasonable rules of conduct.
e. Plans an instructional program which takes into account student
differences.
f. Uses assessment data to plan instruction and evaluate student
progress.
g. Employs a variety of instructional techniques, materials and
equipment based on the needs of the students.
h. Provides a high percentage of academic learning time.
i. Demonstrates knowledge and related skills in subject matter.
j. Establishes and maintains cooperative professional relations with
others.
k. Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with
students, parents and colleagues concerning both the academic
and behavioral progress of all students.
I. Performs related educational duties as assigned by the
administrator in accordance with District policies and practices.
These assigned duties are to be reasonable, fairly distributed
among the teaching staff, and carried out during the normal school
day.
m. Attends and participates in faculty, department, and District
meetings which are scheduled within the normal school day.
n. Makes. provision, by teacher appointment, for being available to
students and parents for education related purposes outside the
instructional day when necessary and under reasonable terms.
o. Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules and administrative
regulations. Such rules and regulations shall have been
communicated to the teaching staff by Administration.
p. Maintains records as required by law, District policy, and
administrative regulations.
q. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect
students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
r. Meets and instructs students at designated locations and times.
s. Contributes to the solution of educational concerns by serving on
committees, provided that such committee meetings are scheduled
during the school day. This includes sharing ideas, materials and
supporting the District's educational philosophy and goals.
t. Is punctual and consistent in reporting to work which includes but
is not limited to School District meetings, institutes and in-services.
u. Keeps abreast of curriculum changes and educational trends
through completion of relevant graduate course work and/or
participation in educational workshops and conferences.