Kindergarten Teacher

• Performs duties in accordance with the current written agreements established between the Board of Education and the bargaining unit
• Meets district standards as set forth in the Employee handbook
• Demonstrate effective implementation of the eight Iowa Teaching Standards and all criteria –

https://www.educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/IowaTeachingStandardsAndCriteria.pdf

• Participates fully in the Professional Development/Professional Learning Community (PLC) process. Fidelity and active participation within the PLC team in response to the unpacking of standards, team-developed common formative assessments, team analysis of date, and collectively providing interventions and extensions.
• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively to ensure we achieve our mission
• Participates in Peer Review to improve instruction.
• Implements all phases of Gradual Release of Responsibility instructional framework
• Meets and instructs classes in the locations and at the times designated by the class/master schedule of the building
• Develops both short and long-term lesson plans for each course taught and demonstrates evidence of adequate planning and reflection.
• Develops material for varied learning styles, including large group, small group, and remedial instruction to meet the needs of each individual student.
• Develops lesson plans for each class and demonstrates evidence of preparation to include learning targets, procedures, assessments, and periodic self-evaluation.
• Establishes high expectations that enable students to achieve a level of excellence
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior necessary to provide a productive learning atmosphere in the classroom
• Takes appropriate disciplinary action for students exhibiting misconduct, and refers cases to the building administration or other appropriate staff when such is necessary for effective corrective measures
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day and at other school-approved events
• Provides guidance to each student, thus promoting his/her welfare and educational development. Cooperates with the guidance staff in implementing guidance activities and makes us of their services.
• Administers and monitors standardized tests, following acceptable testing protocols.
• Participates on faculty, curriculum and department committees and other developmental programs.
• Inform parents of student growth and social development, excessive absence tardiness, unsatisfactory work, and behavior.
• Respects the personality and individuality of students and keeps inviolate their confidences.
• Monitors student attendance and work with counselor, principal and school-wide intervention team to assure excellent attendance of all students.
• Requisitions the necessary instructional material at the proper time.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service educational activities provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping students solve academic, social, physical, and emotional needs.
• Creates and maintains an environment for effective learning.
• Demonstrates concern for and sensitivity to the needs of all regardless of their age, color, creed, national origin, race, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical attributes, physical or mental ability or disability, ancestry, political party preference, political belief, socioeconomic status, or familial status.
• Works courteously and cooperatively with other staff members regardless of their age, color, creed, national origin, race, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical attributes, physical or mental ability or disability, ancestry, political party preference, political belief, socioeconomic status, or familial status.
• Effectively implements the goals and objectives of the district’s multi-cultural, non-sexist education plan in his/her area
• Perform other duties as assigned