Certified Kindergarten Teacher

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES :

• The following duties are representative for this position.
• The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.
• Other duties may be required and assigned.   Teach subject matter 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 Georgia Professional Standards Committee.
• Conform to District policies, including attendance, absences and evaluations.
• Attendance must be adequate to acceptably perform listed job functions.
• Administer and / or support the state and local standardized testing processes and policies.  Attends faculty meetings and training sessions.  Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

Required to attend meetings outside of the school day as mandated.  REQUIRED SKILLS ABILITIES :