Elementary School Teachers K-6

JOB DESCRIPTION
Indian Springs School District #109


Elementary Teacher

Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree
Demonstrates aptitude for successful completion of professional responsibilities

Licensure:
Appropriate Illinois State Board of Education License (PEL) with Elementary Education
Endorsement; ELL Preferred


REPORTS TO:          
Building Principal


PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Instructional Planning & Knowledge of Subject Matter 

        1) Establishes specific learning objectives
      2) Plans for a variety of methods and materials appropriate to lesson objectives
      3) Provides for differences of abilities, achievement levels and learning styles as    
           appropriate to subject and matter  
      4) Maintains concise written lesson plans in accordance with the established format 
      5) Plans evaluation of student achievement in relation to stated objectives
      6) Utilizes  a variety diagnostic and assessment information 
      7) Adheres to district curriculum guidelines, time limits and objectives
      8) Demonstrates a knowledge of subject matter and incorporates this knowledge in  
          lesson development
      9) Accepts responsibility for the safety and well-being of  the students while children 
          are on the school premises 

  Instructional Implementation & Classroom Management
  
      1) Makes students aware of lesson objective(s)
      2) Reflects previously stated objectives in classroom presentation and/or activities  
      3) Uses a variety of methods of instruction such as lecture, discovery, discussion and   
          student practice associated with individual student observation and assistance    
      4) Uses probing questioning techniques to determine or establish understanding of 
          concepts, relationships and feedback
      5) Uses a variety of and sufficient evaluative procedure such as written and oral tests   
          and evaluation of continued use of skills in language activities
      6) Creates a positive learning environment and provides for  complementary physical   
          arrangement and d�cor of the classroom to support instructional method 
      7) Monitors students continually to develop on task behavior         
         8) Creates an appropriate atmosphere, using contact time efficiently
       9) Demonstrates enthusiasm and exhibits high expectations for students
     10) Makes learning presentation appropriate to students abilities and capable of 
           holding students' interests
     11) Maintains appropriate communication with students
     12) Provides opportunities for all students to experience success
     13) Demonstrates respect of, is tolerant of, and is fair to all students

                                                 
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:   

        1) Provides concise and timely oral and/or written reports to parents
      2) Maintains accurate and sufficient records of student progress and behavior
      3) Develops standards of behavior, presents standards to students and consistently
          adheres to expected student behaviors and associated consequences 
      4) Adheres to and enforces established school discipline policies
      5) Accepts appropriate share of responsibility for total school operation
      6) Uses a  professional manner in dealing with students,  co-workers, parents
          and community 
      7) Performs such other professional duties and responsibilities as may be assigned 
          by the principal and/or district administration
      8) Other than for serious and/or extended illness, does not exhibit excessive or  
          patterns of absences exceeding  yearly sick leave allotment.
      9) Reports for work day, staff meetings and other time commitments in a punctual 
          manner   
                                                 


EVALUATION: In accordance with District Policy and Administrative Procedures                
                                        

SALARY:                 Based on training and experience in accordance with the
                                Agreement between Indian Springs School District #109 and Indian   
          Springs Council, Local 571 of the IFT/AFT.