Elementary Teacher (Grades 3-4) IMMEDIATE VACANCY - Virginia Department of Education
Virginia, VA
About the Job
Fluvanna County Public Schools seek to hire a qualified elementary education teacher to fill an immediate vacancy at Carysbrook Elementary School (Grades 3-4)
https://fluco.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=1395
Please complete an online application for review.
Please attach a copy of your transcripts, teaching license and/or college eligibility letter to the online application.
Questions regarding this position can be directed to Scott Lucas, Principal, at slucas@apps.fluco.org
Title: Teacher (Elementary)
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Reports To: Principal
FLSA Status: Exempt
SUMMARY
Teaches elementary school students academic, social, and motor skills by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school.
Lectures, demonstrates, and uses audiovisual teaching aids to present subject matter to class.
Prepares, administers, and corrects tests, and records results.
Assigns lessons, corrects papers, and hears oral presentations.
Teaches rules of conduct.
Maintains order in classroom and on playground.
Counsels pupils when adjustment and academic problems arise.
Discusses pupils' academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents.
Keeps attendance and grade records as required by school.
Coordinates class field trips.
Works cooperatively with the total staff.
Assumes responsibility for the care of materials, equipment, and facilities.
Assumes responsibility for a neat, safe environment for students committed to their care.
Practice and promote positive interaction with and among students.
Encourages self-direction and self-motivation in students.
Demonstrates knowledge of the subject being taught.
Exhibits evidence of effective lesson plans.
Utilizes a variety of appropriate materials and resources.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must hold a valid Virginia Teaching license with an endorsement in Elementary Education.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Valid certification to meet State requirements with specific endorsement in the area in which assigned.
Applicant must have good health and no disqualifying physical or emotional handicaps. Evidence of fitness to teach from the standpoint of health may be required from a qualified physician.
Applicant who has had teaching experience must have an acceptable rating for such teaching
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; certification in area of teaching field.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid certification to meet State requirements with specific endorsement in the area to which assigned.
Applicant who has had teaching experience must have an acceptable rating for such teaching.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must be able to lift overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally. Lifting or moving children to wheelchair, table, desk, or bathroom. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to push items of 50 pounds such as pushing a child on a bike or swing, or moving/rearranging furniture. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to work both inside and outside and within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Interruptions are routine and flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment under stressful conditions. After hour work may be required.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
10 month contract.
EVALUATION
Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of personnel.