5th Grade Teacher

Job Title

Provide appropriate instruction to elementary students and ensure that the students meet the learning objectives and standards for the appropriate grade level.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Responsible for planning and implementing Kanawha County Schools' standards-based curriculum based on WV Content Standards and Objectives.
• Responsible for implementing adopted and supplemental academic programs.
• Responsible for implementing 21st Century technology skills.
• Responsible for planning and implementing collaborative model with special education students and teachers.
• May be responsible for planning & implementing designated co-curricular activities and/or programs at the school such as curricular fairs, awards programs and field trips.
• Be accountable for individual student achievement.
• Responsible for planning and implementing personalized learning for all students.
• Strong working/communication skills with students, parents and peers.
• Willing to implement any other programs designated by principal for school improvement.
• Responsible for maintaining classroom control.
• Includes supervisory and/or other duties as assigned by Principal.

Qualifications:

• Valid teaching certificate licensing the individual to teach in the specializations and grade levels, pursuant to WV Code 18A-3-2.
• Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code 18-5-15c and/or 18A-3-10, as appropriate.
• Meet the qualifications outlined in WV Code 18A-3-2a.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, use technology such as computers and multimedia equipment, and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 10 pounds of materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Most commonly, the educational setting is indoors with outdoor settings for recess and field trip activities.