Elementary Teacher - 2nd Grade

Position:  Teacher 2nd Grade

Qualifications
 

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Certified by the State of Florida in the appropriate area.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate andacceptable.

Job Goal
To provide an educational atmosphere in which students will move toward the fulfillment of their
potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth and maturation in
accordance with district philosophy, goals, and objectives.

Reports To
Principal or assigned Supervisor
 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

 

• Consistent with district and state curriculum requirements, identify or develop long and

short range plans based on student needs.

• Plan and prepare work for students which is meaningful and engaging.
• Plan and prepare lessons and instructional strategies which support the school

improvement plan and the district mission.

• Plan and prepare instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are

actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.

• Identify, select, develop, or modify instructional materials to support learning objectives

and to meet the needs of students with diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds,
learning styles, and special needs.

• Assist in preparing for changing curriculum needs and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a positive, organized, and safe learning environment.
• Establish and use behavior management techniques which are appropriate and effective.
• Assist in enforcement of school rules, administrative regulations, and board policy.
• Establish and maintain effective and efficient record keeping procedures including

student records subject to the requirements of the Family Rights and Privacy Act.

•  Manage time effectively.
• Manage materials and assigned equipment effectively, including record keeping and other

inventory requirements.

• Instruct and supervise the work of volunteers and aides when assigned.
• Develop and use assessment strategies (traditional and alternative) to assist the

continuous development of learners.

• Interpret and use data (including, but not limited to, standardized and other test results)

for diagnosis, instructional planning, and program evaluation.

• Establish an appropriate testing environment and ensure test accuracy.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of curriculum content.
• Apply principles of learning and effective teaching in instructional delivery.
• Use a variety of instructional strategies appropriate for teaching students from diverse

back-grounds with different learning styles and special needs.

•  Use appropriate techniques and strategies to enhance the application of critical, creative,

and evaluative thinking capabilities of students.

• Use appropriate materials, technology, and resources to help meet the learning needs of

all students.

• Provide appropriate instruction and modifications for students with special needs.
• Provide quality work for students, focused on meaningful, relevant, and engaging

learning experiences.

• Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged

in the learning process.

• Provide instruction on safety procedures and proper handling of materials and equipment.
• Recognize overt indicators of student distress or abuse and take appropriate intervention,

referral, or reporting actions.

• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with other professionals, students,

parents, and community.

• Collaborate with students, parents, school staff, and other appropriate persons to assist in

meeting student needs.

• Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
• Assist others in acquiring knowledge and understanding of a particular area of

responsibility.

• Engage in continuing improvement of professional knowledge and skills.
• Conduct a personal assessment periodically to determine professional development needs

with reference to specific instructional assignments.

• Act in a professional and ethical manne