Summary
Teach students basic academic, social, and other formative skills in public or private schools at the elementary level.
Duties
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Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
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Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
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Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
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Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
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Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
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Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
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Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
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Assign and grade class work and homework.
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Read books to entire classes or small groups.
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Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
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Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
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Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
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Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
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Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
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Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.
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Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
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Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
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Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
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Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
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Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
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Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
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Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
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Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
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Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of elementary school programs.
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Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
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Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
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Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
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Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
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Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
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Organize and label materials and display students' work.
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Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
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Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.
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Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
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Involve parent volunteers and older students in children's activities to facilitate involvement in focused, complex play.
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Perform administrative duties, such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
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Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
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Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
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Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
Requirements
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Establish rules or policies governing student behavior.
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Monitor student performance.
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Monitor student behavior, social development, or health.
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Evaluate student work.
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Set up classroom materials or equipment.
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Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs.
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Plan educational activities.
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Apply multiple teaching methods.
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Develop instructional objectives.
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Evaluate student work.
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Assign class work to students.
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Read to students.
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Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
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Prepare tests.
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Evaluate student work.
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Discuss problems or issues with supervisors.
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Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.
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Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.
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Maintain student records.
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Encourage students.
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Advise students on academic or career matters.
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Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs.
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Develop instructional objectives.
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Set up classroom materials or equipment.
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Enforce rules or policies governing student behavior.
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Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
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Discuss problems or issues with supervisors.
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Create technology-based learning materials.
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Plan educational activities.
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Document lesson plans.
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Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
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Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance.
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Monitor student performance.
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Teach others to use technology or equipment.
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Plan educational activities.
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Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
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Plan experiential learning activities.
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Display student work.
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Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
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Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
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Evaluate performance of educational staff.
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Supervise student research or internship work.
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Supervise school or student activities.
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Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
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Distribute instructional or library materials.
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Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
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Assist students with special educational needs.
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Coordinate student extracurricular activities.
Nice To Haves
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Microsoft Excel
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Microsoft Outlook
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Microsoft PowerPoint
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Microsoft SharePoint
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Audiotape players
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Children's educational software
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Compact digital cameras
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Compact disk CD players
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Computer laser printers
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Desktop computers
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Educational board games
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Email software
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Graphics software
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Handheld calculators
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Intercom systems
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Laminating machines
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Laptop computers
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Microsoft Office
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Microsoft Word
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Optical compound microscopes
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Overhead display projectors
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Pegboards
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Pencil compasses
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Personal computers
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Photocopying equipment
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Precision balances
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Prisms
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Science activity kits
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Television monitors
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Toy block sets
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Video cassette recorders VCR
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Web browser software
Benefits
PTO accrual
Sick Days accrual
Healthcare Benefits
Paid Holidays
Paid Training