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Duties

Duties

Perform functions to instruct students, ensuring each individual is provided with the knowledge, proficiencies, and experiences necessary to become successful contributing citizens.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• The Teacher will design and implement an educational curriculum appropriate for students in an Elementary educational environment.
• Plans and develops an engaging, age-appropriate course of study in the classroom, adhering to educational best practices and state and school district curriculum guidelines.
• Prepares materials for lessons, assignments, and tests; evaluates, corrects, and grades student performance.
• Discusses academic difficulties or behavioral problems with students as they arise.
• Monitors students’ progress throughout the year and evaluates preparedness for advancement to the next grade level.
• Communicates all progress and concerns with tact and professionalism to parents and, as appropriate, other faculty, staff, and/or principal.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with parents.
• Enforces safety and security standards for students, staff, and visitors.
• Maintains required paperwork for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records.
• Monitors halls and lunchrooms with other faculty and staff.
• Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, in-service opportunities, workshops, and other training seminars.
• Maintains knowledge of research, developments, and best practices.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Thorough understanding of pedagogy and the best practices of education.
• Desire to teach elementary school-aged children and ability to adapt to their developmental status.
• Ability to design lessons that teach the curriculum in an engaging manner, applying various teaching methods such as discussions, demonstrations, and individual or collaborative projects and research.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills to manage and control the classroom.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to maintain professionalism and tact in high-stress situations.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Creative analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Salary/Benefits

Per local agreement

How to Apply

Send cover letter, resume, and 3 letters of reference to Christy Willman, Elementary Principal,  Waverly CUSD 6, cwillman@waverlyscotties.com

Email Address

cwillman@waverlyscotties.com

School District

Waverly Elementary

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