5th Grade Teacher

Teacher- 5th Grade

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree w/ state approved teacher preparation program
• ILTS- Elementary Education (Grades 1-6) (305)

Performance Responsibilities:

• Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
• Teaches District approved curriculum daily.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil daily.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Translates lesson plans into developmentally-appropriate learning experiences daily.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals daily.
• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, etc. and communicates these objectives to students.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities daily.
• Assists students in establishing and maintaining standards of behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere daily.
• Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports as appropriate and required.
• Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and assists in developing strategies for individual education plans daily as needed.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner daily as needed.
• Communicates regularly with parents outside of the normal classroom day by various means such as newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc. daily as needed.
• Plans, coordinates and supervises the work of teacher associates, parents and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips as needed.
• Works as a team member on building level committee and collegial activities within the building and District.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.

Terms of Employment: 180 days per the current collective bargaining agreement

Evaluation: Will be in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Board of Education and the Country Club Hills Education Association Follow state guidelines for teacher evaluations per HB 24A-5 and HB4510