Educational Impact Architect

Executive Summary The Classroom Teacher will be responsible for meeting the academic, physical, and socio-emotional needs of the children, to enhance student learning, promote the overall efficiency of the school system, and maximize the educational opportunities available to each child. Utilization of developmentally appropriate practices is an expectation. The teacher will create an environment that facilitates learning, personal growth, and care. The teacher is expected to establish positive working relationships with all staff members as well as parents. Mt Pleasant Community School District Job Title: Teacher Reports to: Building Principal FLSA Status: X Exempt __Non-Exempt DATE REVISED: March 23, 2022 Executive Summary The Classroom Teacher will be responsible for meeting the academic, physical, and socio-emotional needs of the children, to enhance student learning, promote the overall efficiency of the school system, and maximize the educational opportunities available to each child. Utilization of developmentally appropriate practices is an expectation. The teacher will create an environment that facilitates learning, personal growth, and care. The teacher is expected to establish positive working relationships with all staff members as well as parents. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS: 1. Meets eight Iowa Teaching Standards and 42 criteria on a consistent basis. Establish and maintain standards of child behavior to create a safe and orderly, teaching and learning environment. Create a learning environment based on current and appropriate research. Provide whole group, small-group, and individual instruction designed to meet the individual needs of children. Develop daily and long-range lesson plans to provide whole group, small group, and individual student experiences appropriate to the needs of each child. Teach the district approved curriculum using district adopted instructional materials. Implement developmentally appropriate instructional practices and approaches. Evaluate children's intellectual and social growth, keep appropriate records and assist in preparing progress reports. Provide immediate and specific feedback to students regarding their academic progress. Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss a child's development and interpret the school program. Maintain professional competence through participation in building and district staff development activities. Participate in team and building meetings as well as projects and parent related activities. Establish and maintain a professional working relationship with support staff. Supervise students in out-of-class activities during the assigned work-day. Fulfill conditions in the negotiated agreement. Assume other duties as assigned. Knowledge Skills And Abilities Required Education and Licensure: Iowa Teaching Certification with endorsement in content area Physical Requirements Physical Activity Amount of Time Occasionally (1%-32%) Frequently (33%-65%) Constantly (66%-100%) Stationary Position X Moving X Talking X Hearing X Handling X Reaching X Typing X Repetitive Motion X Balance X Lift 0-10 Pounds X Lift 11-25 Pounds X Lift 26-50 Pounds X Lift Over 50 Pounds X Operate Motor Vehicle X Working Conditions Working Conditions Amount of Time Occasionally (1%-32%) Frequently (33%-65%) Constantly (66%-100%) School Hours X Indoors X Outdoors X Evenings X Weekends X Terms Of Employment Work year as established by the Board of Directors. Salary established by district adopted salary schedules. Evaluation Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with federal and state law, board policy, and the preceding job description. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is the policy of the Mount Pleasant Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. The statements contained herein describe the scope of responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts the Board's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by law or a negotiated contract. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mount Pleasant Community School District