Kindergarten Teacher

Kindergarten TeacherWilliamstown Independent SchoolsJob Description: Classroom TeacherQualifications: Holds valid Kentucky certificationReports To: Building PrincipalJob Goal: To implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.Performance Responsibilities:Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs and learning styles of each student.Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction.Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.Evaluates each student's academic, behavioral, and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports on a regular basis.Communicates with students and parents through conferences and other means to discuss student progress and interpret the school program.Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems.Creates an effective environment for learning.Maintains professional competence through professional staff development activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator in the district evaluation process.Selects and requisitions instructional materials; maintains required inventory records.Supervises students in out-of classroom activities during the assigned working day.Administers group assessments in accordance with the district assessment program.Participates in curriculum development programs as required.Participates in faculty meetings, team meetings, departmental meetings, committees and the sponsorship of student co-curricular activities as assigned.Employs a variety of instructional techniques, strategies and media, consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.Implements by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to ensure the safety of students and staff.Accepts responsibility for appropriate utilization of and the care of equipment, materials and facilities.Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.Assists in enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policies.Cooperates and correlates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and strategies.Promotes good public relations with parents and other members of the community-at-large.Assigns tasks for which students have a high probability of success and expects all students to make reasonable progress.Provides guidance to promote their student and educational development.Implements authentic instruction, and continuous formative assessment.Promotes, demonstrates, implements KERA learning goals and academic expectations.Demonstrates effective positive interpersonal and communication skills, with students, parents and staff.Demonstrates regular attendance and punctuality.Performs other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the Principal or Superintendent.Adheres to professional Codes of Ethics adopted by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board.Knowledge and Abilities: To perform the responsibilities as previously outlined.Ability To: Perform as a leader such that student achievement is maximized.