Reading Teacher - 5th Grade

5th Grade Reading Teacher

Parker Intermediate Center

1310 N 6th Street

McAlester, OK 74501

Position Summary

The certified teacher promotes and develops District approved, developmentally appropriate curriculum and instruction for students; is responsible for consistently measuring and evaluating student progress; and provides a safe and optimal learning environment for every student.

The certified teacher supervises and develops lessons for students; is responsible for partnering with families through collaboration, communication, and education; performs all other duties assigned in accordance with District policies and terms of the teacher contract.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education; Child Development or Early Intervention; Elementary Education or Secondary Education from an accredited institution.
• Active and valid subject and level certification by the Oklahoma State Department of Education.
• Demonstrated knowledge and classroom implementation of best practices in instructional strategies.
• Knowledge of social-emotional learning and growth mindset.
• Knowledge of typical and atypical child development.
• Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain a high standard of behavior.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with peers, school leaders, District staff, students, parents and the community.
• Ability to perform duties with a professional and cooperative work ethic; ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must pass an Oklahoma Department of Education Background check
  
  

Reports to: Building Principal

Terms Of Employment

Contract Length:

Returning teachers: 181 days

New teachers: 181 days + Orientation Days

Work Schedule: Will be determined by Building Principal

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

The following characteristics and physical skills are important for the successful performance of assigned duties.

• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of assigned curriculum and child development.
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of teaching principles and methodology.
• Possess the ability to clearly communicate both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate the ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively manage the classroom and students.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively facilitate student development and academic achievement.
  
  

Essential Job Functions

Employees holding this assignment may perform some or all of the following tasks. An individual must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation. Other duties may be assigned as necessary by the Building Principal.

• Become knowledgeable of District policies, processes and guidelines.
• Comply with applicable District, state, local and federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Ensure the safety of every student.
• Work cooperatively with other team members to improve the instructional program.
• Evaluate and differentiate student progress and adapt individual programs to meet student needs.
• Effectively use computer and technology to support effective instruction and student learning.
• Attend work regularly and be punctual.
• Attend professional development and other schedule meetings.
  
  

Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

• Embrace and implement innovative instructional strategies.
• Plan, implement and teach a developmentally appropriate program following federal, state, and district outcomes that meet the individual physical, intellectual, social, cultural, creative, and emotional needs and abilities of the students.
• Employ instructional methods and strategies that are appropriate for meeting students’ needs and educational objectives.
• Conduct screenings and tests to evaluate and monitor results and progress of students.
• Implement Common Core curriculum with rigor, purpose, and planning.
• Be passionate for instructional excellence.
  
  

Leadership and Collaboration

• Be a role model in all aspects of professionalism and demonstrate a positive attitude.
• Participate in various meetings and committees for the purpose of receiving and or providing information, and providing feedback to students, parents, and supervisors regarding student goals and progress.
• Collaborate with staff and parents for the purpose of improving the program and quality of student performance, planning curriculum and events, and developing solutions.
• Train and monitor the success of educational assistants through planning, conducting regular observations conferencing, and providing resources.
• Maintain records and mandatory documents.
  
  

Student and Family Engagement

• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and growing.
• Manage student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Consult with families and collaborate to provide engaging opportunities to participate in their child’s education.
• Assist parents in increasing their knowledge in child growth and development through regular communication, conferences, visits, activities, and community events.
  
  

An individual in this position is expected to perform additional job-related responsibilities and duties as required by law or by the School Board.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is frequently required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and climb stairs. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. The employee may assist with the physical management of students including lifting, moving, and toileting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is in school that combines standard office setting including standard office equipment (fax, copier, phone, computer, 10-key, etc.) with the standard school setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate and occasionally high. Employee may seldomly be exposed to bloodborne pathogens.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board and local policy on evaluation of personnel.

Disclaimer Statement

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

McAlester Public School does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, handicap, or age in admission or access to, or treatment or employment, in its programs or activities.

FLSA Status

Exempt