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Elementary Teacher (Probationary) – Brooks Hill Elementary – Kindergarten Jobs in Fairport, NY at Fairport Central School District
Title: Elementary Teacher (Probationary) – Brooks Hill Elementary – Kindergarten
Company: Fairport Central School District
Location: Fairport, NY
Position Purpose
- Under the general supervision of the building administrators, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.
Essential Functions
- Develops and administers school elementary curriculum.
- Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
- Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
- Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day.
Work Schedule
- Standard teacher work schedule as set forth in the agreement between the Fairport Educators Association and the Fairport Central School District.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Knowledge of current art instructional teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Certification
- New York State Certification in K-5 required
Education
- Bachelors from an accredited college or university in discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
- Masters Degree preferred.
Experience
- Successful prior teaching experience preferred.
The Fairport Central School District is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The District is committed to achieving a more diverse workforce. Candidates of diverse backgrounds and experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
