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Watson Chapel School District

Elementary Teacher

The Watson Chapel Board of Education announces openings for an Elementary Teacher

Start Date:   August, 2018                                                Work Schedule:   190 Day

Application must be made electronically through Watson Chapel School District website

The Superintendent reserves the right to either keep the position open until suitable applicants are found or to cancel and repost the position with such changes as may be deemed appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Elementary K-4/Middle School 4-8 License, 1-6 License, Subject Specific Endorsement or enrolled in Alternative Program leading to license for this position issued by Arkansas Department of Education
• Must satisfactorily complete Bureau of Criminal Investigation background check.

Desired:

• Ability to provide instruction to students through explanation, demonstration and/or supervised practice. 
• Ability to supervise students and maintain order in various classroom and instructional activities and situations. 
• Ability to operate general office equipment in the performance of daily activities. 
• Ability to prepare lesson plans, tests, and instructional materials for classroom activities. 
• Ability to identify student adjustment and/or academic problems, provide counseling and/or recommend appropriate remedial action to parents. 
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and their parents, District staff, and all other groups involved in the activities of the job.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Teach subject matter, i.e., reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, music, applied technology, etc, utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board of Education, correlated with other appropriate learning activities.
• Develop lesson plans, adapt curriculum to meet individual student needs, and utilize effective teaching techniques in translating lesson plans into productive student learning experiences which best utilize the time available for instruction.
• Utilize computers and other technological classroom support equipment in student instruction.
• Control the storage and use of district owned property; make minor adjustments and request repairs as required.
• Maintain classroom organization and discipline.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
• Provide and maintain a safe and supervised environment in the classroom and on the school grounds.
• Devise and utilize techniques which accurately measure student progress.
• Evaluate student's academic and personal growth keeping appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means discussing academic and personal progress; interpret school programs.
• Communicate and cooperate with other professional staff in academic and personal growth areas.
• Demonstrate professional ethics as outlined by the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission.
• Conform to District policies, including attendance, absences and evaluations.
• Attendance must be adequate to acceptably perform listed job functions.
• Create an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Maintain professional competence through inservice education activities provided by the district and through self-selected professional growth activities.
• Participate in faculty meetings and committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
• Administer group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program.
• Select and requisition books and instructional materials; maintain required inventory records.
• Perform other job duties as required.