4th Grade Elementary Teacher

Location: Ashland,Montana,United States

St. Labre Indian School Educational Association

Pretty Eagle Catholic Academy  

St. Charles Mission School

Job Description

Job Title:                4th Grade Elementary Teacher 

Department:           St. Labre Indian Catholic School

Reports To:             PreK-4 Principal 

FLSA Status:          Exempt

Salary Grade:         Certified Salary Schedule

Approved Date:      07/01/2022

SUMMARY 

Teaches elementary school students a variety of subjects to develop academic, social, and motor skills by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.  *Indicates the non-essential duties and responsibilities. Nothing in this job description restricts St. Labre's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

1. Plans and develops course study suitable for a particular grade level, K-4, following curriculum guidelines of the school.

2. Develops and presents specific lesson plans using a variety of means, including lectures, projects, group discussions, exhibits, field trips, audiovisual and library resources, computers and the Internet.

3. Prepares assignments and tests for in-school preparation and homework. Monitors, assists, corrects, and grades student performances.

4. Conducts standardized tests in accordance with school policies and state law.

5. Maintains order in the classroom, and administers discipline when necessary to achieve proper behavior. 

6. Shares, with other teachers and aides, lunchroom duties and responsibility for monitoring halls and recess periods.

7. Counsels students when academic difficulties or behavioral problems arise.

8. Keeps records of academic performance, attendance, and social acclimation. Reports on all aspects of student development for school records and parents; conducts parent-teacher conferences on both a regularly scheduled and as-need basis.

9. Consults with other professionals where there appears to be evidence of learning disabilities or problems of social adjustment. Coordinates decisions with parents concerning specialized interventions that appear warranted. Reports cases of suspected child abuse according to state law.

10. Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, professional training seminars and workshops.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Directly responsible for any student under the teacher's care.

QUALIFICATIONS  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; and one to three years related experience and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Ability to teach moral and spiritual values to youth.

2. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

3. Strong organizational and management skills.

4. Superlative interpersonal skills.

5. Ability to maintain materials of a highly confidential nature.

6. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents and the general public.

7. Ability to deal effectively with questions or problems, seeking assistance when needed.

8. Willingness to continue professional courses as required according to school guidelines.

9. Desire to work with elementary school-aged children; specialize