Elementary Teacher - 2nd Grade

learning styles, and special needs.

• Assist in preparing for changing curriculum needs and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a positive, organized, and safe learning environment.
• Establish and use behavior management techniques which are appropriate and effective.
• Assist in enforcement of school rules, administrative regulations, and board policy.
• Establish and maintain effective and efficient record keeping procedures including

student records subject to the requirements of the Family Rights and Privacy Act.

• Manage time effectively.
• Manage materials and assigned equipment effectively, including record keeping and other

inventory requirements.

• Instruct and supervise the work of volunteers and aides when assigned.
• Develop and use assessment strategies (traditional and alternative) to assist the

continuous development of learners.

• Interpret and use data (including, but not limited to, standardized and other test results)

for diagnosis, instructional planning, and program evaluation.

• Establish an appropriate testing environment and ensure test accuracy.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of curriculum content.
• Apply principles of learning and effective teaching in instructional delivery.
• Use a variety of instructional strategies appropriate for teaching students from diverse

back-grounds with different learning styles and special needs.

• Use appropriate techniques and strategies to enhance the application of critical, creative,

and evaluative thinking capabilities of students.

• Use appropriate materials, technology, and resources to help meet the learning needs of

all students.

• Provide appropriate instruction and modifications for students with special needs.
• Provide quality work for students, focused on meaningful, relevant, and engaging

learning experiences.

• Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged

in the learning process.

• Provide instruction on safety procedures and proper handling of materials and equipment.
• Recognize overt indicators of student distress or abuse and take appropriate intervention,

referral, or reporting actions.

• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with other professionals, students,

parents, and community.

• Collaborate with students, parents, school staff, and other appropriate persons to assist in

meeting student needs.

• Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
• Assist others in acquiring knowledge and understanding of a particular area of

responsibility.

• Engage in continuing improvement of professional knowledge and skills.
• Conduct a personal assessment periodically to determine professional development needs

with reference to specific instructional assignments.

• Act in a professional and ethical manner and adhere at all times to the Code of Ethics and

Principles of Professional Conduct.

• Fulfill professional responsibilities.
• Support school improvement initiatives by active participation in school activities,

services, and programs.

• Ensure that student growth/achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group,

subject area, and/or student program classification.

• Perform other incidental tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.
• Performs other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the immediate supervisor, the

Superintendent, or the board.