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Teacher Job Description

• Exhibit accurate knowledge of content and pedagogy.
• Exhibit knowledge of students individual development and special needs.
• Exhibit knowledge of students individual skills and knowledge.
• Select and use appropriate resources.
• Adhere to each student Individualized Education Program (IEP) and 504 plan.
• Build and design coherent lessons, activities, and assessments of rigor that match standards of learning.
• Create an environment of respect and rapport.
• Establish a positive culture for learning.
• Exhibit effective classroom procedures with little loss of instruction.
• Effectively supervise students and manages student behavior.
• Effectively communicate with students.
• Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students behavioral and academic problems.
• Exhibit high expectations and effective delivery of lessons.
• Demonstrate effective questioning and discussion techniques.
• Provide timely, consistent, and high-quality feedback to students.
• Exhibit the use of assessments during instruction.
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to student learning.
• Reflect on teaching and make adjustments for targeting greater understanding and student achievement.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Select, store, order, issue and inventory classroom equipment, materials and supplies.
• Effectively communicate with families to discuss children's progress and needs.
• Exhibit participation and contributions to the professional community.
• Exhibit continued professional growth and development.
• Exhibit professionalism with students, staff, and parents.
• Report to proper authorities any cases of suspected child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
• Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
• Attend all professional meetings, educational conferences, and professional development sessions.
• Assist in the supervision of students (such as in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring and bus loading and unloading).
• Sponsor extracurricular activities such as clubs, student organizations and academic contests.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or other administrators.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
• Creative - Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following district procedures.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
• Empathetic - Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Loyal - The trait of feeling a duty to the employer.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.
• Presentation Skills - Ability to effectively present information publicly.
• Regular attendance - Exhibiting regular attendance in order to perform duties in a satisfactory manner.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for ones conduct.
• Self Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Tactful - Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.
• Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Requirements

Certifications & Licenses:

1. Must have current Arkansas teaching license and certification for the grade level or subject area assigned to.

Other Requirements:

1. Successful completion of pre-employment background checks.

The Benton School District complies with all state and federal regulations and is an equal opportunity employer.