Grade 5 Teacher

Requirements


Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities


SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in


order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the


functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using


pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.


KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read


technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to


define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the


functions of the job include: appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; age appropriate activities; lesson


plan requirements; stages of child development; and behavioral management strategies.


ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-


related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data


utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required


to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize specific, job-related


equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data


frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate.


Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing


and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting


tact and patience; and working flexible hours.


Responsibility


Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; directing


other persons within a small work unit; tracking budget expenditures. Utilization of resources from other work units is


often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the organization's


services.


Work Environment


The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:


occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling,


crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 0% sitting, 0% walking, and


0% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free


environment.


Experience:


Job related experience is required.


Education:


Bachelors degree in job-related area.


Description


Purpose Statement


The job of Teacher - Elementary is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process


by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom and other


assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group an individual student instruction within


established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and


administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of


inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.


Other Functions


Adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address


individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.


Administers developmental testing programs and/or subject specific assessments, etc. for the purpose


of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.


Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating


expectations; student's achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing


classroom goals in the home environment.


Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing


feedback to students, parents and administration.


Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community


resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established


classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.


Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, health status, problem solving techniques


and a variety of personal issues.


Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the


purpose of providing an effective program that addressing individual student requirements.


Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student workers


for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual


students.


Facilitates student learning for the purpose of achieving success in academic, interpersonal and daily


living skills through a defined lesson plans.


Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.


Models conversation, manners, clean up activities, listening skills, etc. for the purpose of demonstrating


appropriate social and interpersonal behavior.


Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, nap


times, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.


Organizes age appropriate indoor and outdoor activities for the purpose of ensuring student participation


in learning activities.


Teacher - Elementary Page 1 of 3 Participates in a variety of meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required


to perform functions.


Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective


functioning of the work unit.


Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose


of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.


Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose


of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to


Education Code and school policies.


Responds to inquires from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the


purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction.


Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or


directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.


Supports classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of established


curriculum and/or individual student plans.


Application Procedure