Long-term Substitute Kindergarten Classroom Teacher

Summary:

A Kindergarten Classroom Teacher is responsible to develop student success in academics, (e.g. reading, writing, language, math, etc.) or skills (e.g. art, music physical education, etc.) by implementing Division approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; developing lesson plans; modeling the necessary skills to perform assignments; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals. etc.

Essential Functions:

• Advise parents and/or legal guardians of student progress support teacher’s expectations, develop methods for improvement, and/or reinforce classroom goals in the home environment
• Assess students’ academic learning and/or skills to provide feedback to students, parents, and administration
• Assist other teachers to implement curriculum
• Attend a variety of educational workshops, seminars, in-services, ongoing evaluation process, reviewing the position plan, etc., to maintain their professional knowledge
• Coordinate a variety of activities (e.g. field trips, transportation, lesson plans, etc.) to ensure the availability of equipment, materials, and personnel to achieve objectives
• Develop curriculum and/or individual plans for students in collaboration with the classroom team (e.g. IEP, Section 504, Health Care Plans, etc.) to provide classroom activities and routines that support individual/group needs and/or deliver services in compliance with established guidelines
• Instruct students to improve their success in academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills through a defined course of study
• Apply best practices for instruction in planning and instructional delivery while focused on equity, culturally responsive practices, and trauma-informed care
• Maintain classroom equipment, work areas, and student files/records (e.g., instructional materials, cleaning work areas/playground, et.) to ensure availability of items, provide reliable information, and/or ensure a safe and sanitary environment
• Model conversation, manners, clean-up activities, listening, etc. to demonstrate appropriate social behavior
• Monitor students in a variety of educational settings (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, etc.) to provide a safe and positive learning environment
• Organize indoor/outdoor, quiet/active activities appropriate to age groups for the purpose of actively participating in the learning activities with children
• Oversee instructional assistants provide supervision, training, and/or encourage their participation in planning, curriculum development, and classroom activities
• Participate in a variety of program activities (e.g. family staffing, staff training, planning, communication and evaluation activities, etc.) to convey and/or receive information related to the program plan
• Prepare teaching materials and related reports (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) to implement lesson plans and document student progress
• Respond to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns and/or direct to appropriate personnel for resolution
• Respond to inquiries from a variety of sources to resolve issues, provide information and/or referrals
• Assist other personnel, as may be required, to ensure an efficient and effective work environment

This list of essential functions is expected of all teachers.  Depending on the actual teaching assignment, some functions will be added or altered to accommodate the specific grade level, content, ability of students, and documentation requirements.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Skills are required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions; apply pertinent policies, regulations and/or laws; planning and managing activities; preparing and maintain accurate records; and operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; knowledge of basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read technical information; compose a variety of documents and/or facilitate group discussions; analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions; specific knowledge to satisfactorily apply appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws, age appropriate activities, lesson plan requirements, community resources and stages of child development; ability to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events, gather, collate and/or classify data; use job-related equipment; knowledge of and ability to apply best instructional practices in lessons; flexibility to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; operate equipment using standardized methods; ability to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; independent interpretation of guidelines; problem solving with equipment; ability to establish and maintain constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality, exhibiting tact and patience; working flexible hours.

Education and/or Experience:

Candidates must hold or be eligible for a Virginia Teaching License with an endorsement in Elementary Education covering the grade taught preferred.  Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.  Bilingual in English and another World Language preferred.  Must be a culturally responsive teacher.

Physical Conditions and Nature of Work:

The usual and customary methods of performing the teaching position require the following physical demands:  significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.  Generally, the job requires 24% sitting, 33% walking, and 43% standing.  The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and some hazardous conditions.