TITLE:                              Elementary Education Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:       As set by state certification authorities and/or North Central   

                                          Association

REPORTS TO:               Principal and/or Assistant Principal

JOB GOAL:                    To guide students toward the fulfillment of their potential 

                                         for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and

                                         maturation.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.        Meets and instructs assigned classes at designated time unless appropriate 

           Principal/Personnel has been notified.

2.        Prepares for assigned classes and provides written evidence of preparation that

           reflect objectives to be achieved.

3.        Creates an effective classroom environment that is conducive to learning and

           appropriate to the maturity and interests of students within the limits of the

           resources of the district.

4.        Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in

           harmony with these goals.  Establishes clear objectives and communicates

           these objectives to students.

5.        Discerns students' needs, and refers, when appropriate, to school personnel

           who can best help with their problems.

6.        Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students

           and their parents concerning academic and behavioral progress of assigned

           students.

7.        Plans curriculum in cooperation with administration that, as much as possible,

           meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.

8.        Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment

           and facilities.

9.        Assists administration in developing/implementing policies, rules and regulations.

10.     Attends and participates in faculty and professional activities.

11.     Completes reports and other school related paperwork within time and date

           requested.

12.     Accepts the responsibility and arrives punctually for activities and duties as

           assigned.

13.     Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with co-workers.

14.     Upgrades professional growth through one or more of the following:

            1.  Professional training courses

            2.  Workshops

            3.  Seminars

            4.  Conferences

            5.  College classes

            6.  Other professional activities

15.     Maintains appropriate emotional control, physical health and personal

           appearance.

16.     Performs such other tasks and assumes other tasks and responsibilities as may

           be assigned by the Principal and/or Superintendent.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.