K-4 Elementary School Teacher (Tuluksak)

Yupiit School District

Tuluksak, AK

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Elementary Teacher

SALARY: Teacher Salary Schedule

REPORTS TO: Site Administrator

Site Administrator Evaluates

Start Date: ASAP

LOCATION: Tuluksak

JOB PURPOSE : To teach so that Intermediate grade students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature , able , and responsible men and women .

QUALIFICATIONS :

Must possess an appropriate Alaska Teaching License

Must meet federal highly qualified standards .

Subsidized Housing Provided

Duties , Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Meets and instructs assigned classes in the location and at the times designated .

Plans a program of study that , as much as possible , meets the individual needs , interests , and abilities of the students .

Creates a classroom environment that is conductive to learning and appropriate to the maturity , culture and interests of the students .

Prepares lesson plans on a weekly basis for classes assigned , and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior .

Encourage student to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior .

Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals , established clear objectives for all lessons , units projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students following established curricula and aligned with Alaska Standards .

Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media , ( continued ) consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved .

Employs strategies to meet the unique needs of ELL learners .

Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required .

Will , within a " reasonable time frames " return corrected student assignments and tests to insure their utility as pertinent learning tools . February 4 , 2015

Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students , equipment , materials , and facilities .

Maintains accurate , complete , and correct records as required by law , district policy , and administrative regulation

Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct , and , for the classroom , develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure , and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner .

Makes provision to maintain open communications with parents by providing appropriate student progress reports and reports cards , and by contacting parents in person or by phone when necessary .

15 Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide ( s ) and volunteer ( s ) and , cooperatively with department heads , evaluates their job performance .

Strives to maintain and improve professional competence as articulated through Marzano's framework for effective instructional practices .

Attends staff meetings " open house " and ( continued ) parent conferences , staff committees as required .

Maintains a positive mental attitude as it relates to students , staff , administration and school board .

Knowledge , Skills and Abilities

Requires decision - making ability and the ability to work independently . Requires ability to plan , schedule , and prioritize work .

Requires interpersonal skills to courteously and effectively assist individuals on the telephone or in person and to maintain good relations . Requires personal presence and appearance to appropriately act as a representative of the Superintendent and Board of Education . Requires ability to communicate with a variety of people to gather information or to communicate information to others . Ability to resolve issues involving conflict .

Requires ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication .

Requires willingness to perform various job - related duties as situations require , a strong sense of teamwork , and ability to work cooperatively with others .

Requires ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements , Board of Education practices , Alaska State Laws , and Department of Education and Early Development regulations and Alaska Teacher Code of Ethics .

Education and / or Experience : BA or higher in Elementary Education .

Language Skills : Ability to read and interpret documents such as curricula guides and

materials and testing protocols . Ability to write routine reports and correspondence . Ability to speak effectively before colleagues . Ability to speak Yupik beneficial .

February 4 , 2015

Mathematical Skills : Ability to apply mathematical functions in routine classroom situations such as calculation of grades .

Reasoning Ability : Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written , oral or diagram form . Ability to deal with problems in a professional

manner .

Computer Skills and Abilities : Requires knowledge and ability to operate a variety of software on computers . Experience with Mac platform , Powerschool , and email systems beneficial .

Other Skills and Abilities : Ability to develop effective working relationships with Board of Education , superintendent , colleagues , students and community . Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies . Ability to work in a cross - cultural environment .

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job . Should be able to lift 50 lbs . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions .

While performing this job , the employee is regularly required to sit and talk and hear . The employee is also required to stand ; walk ; operate a computer ; and reach with hands and arms . This position requires typing on the computer . This position requires the individual to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and to interact with the public and other workers . This position occasionally requires employee to work extended or irregular hours Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception . Employee must hold current Alaska Driver's license or be willing to secure one and be able to drive .

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job , the level of knowledge and skill typically required , and the scope of responsibility , but should not be considered an all - inclusive listing of work requirements . Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief , to equalize peak work periods , or otherwise to balance the workload .

BP 4030 : Nondiscrimination in Employment , All Personnel

Note : title li of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act ( GINA ) of 2008 , which became effective November 21 , 2009 , protects applicants and employees from employment discrimination based on genetic information . Employers are prohibited from discriminating in hiring , promotion , discharge , pay , fringe benefits , job training , classification , referral , and other aspects of employment . GINA also restricts employers ' acquisition of genetic information and strictly limits disclosure of genetic information . Genetic information includes information about genetic tests of applicants , employees or their family members , the manifestation of diseases or disorders in family members ( family medical history ) , and requests for or receipt of genetic services by applicants , employees , or their family members .

The district and its employees shall not unlawfully discriminate against or harass employees or job applicants on the basis of sex , race , color , religion , national origin , ancestry , age , marital status , changes in marital status , pregnancy , parenthood , physical or mental disability , Vietnam era veteran status , genetic information , or good faith reporting to the board on a matter of public concern .