Poplar Bluff School District
Job Location : Poplar Bluff,MO, USA
Posted on : 2024-12-19T08:31:18Z
Job Description :
Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/KindergartenDate Posted: 11/22/2024Location: Poplar Bluff Kindergarten CenterDate Available: 08/01/2025Closing Date: Until FilledTitle: Kindergarten Teacher Reports To: Building Principal Job Goal: To create a flexible kindergarten program and kindergarten environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, Attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for further participation in the total school program, in accordance with each pupil's ability; to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members. Qualifications:
Must hold a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. Must hold a valid Missouri Teacher's Certificate in Elementary Education. Must adhere to all local, state and federal regulations. This person will abide by all rules and regulations established by the Poplar Bluff R-1 Board of Education. Performance Responsibilities: Provides learning experiences in language arts, social studies, pre-reading, arithmetic, science, art, physical education and music to pupils, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities. Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district. Develops and uses instructional materials suitable for verbal or visual instruction of pupils with wide range of mental, physical and emotional maturities. Provides individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and help the pupils make a satisfactory transition to school. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve effective participation in all activities without interfering with the naturally informal atmosphere of a kindergarten. Evaluates academic and social growth of pupils and keeps appropriate records. Communicates with parents through a variety of means. Holds parent conferences to discuss the individual pupil's progress and interprets the school program. Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils' solve health, attitude an learning problems. Creates and effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards and interest centers. Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self selected professional growth activities. Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines. Selects and requisitions books and instructional aides; maintains required inventory records. Ensures a comfortable room environment though control of heating, lighting and ventilation to the extent possible. Supervises pupils in out of classroom activities during the assigned working day. Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs as required. Participates in faculty committees and sponsorship of pupil activities. Fulfill reasonable supervisory and incidental duties, as assigned. Essential Function of the Job: Must be able to bend, lift, and carry up to 30 lbs. Must be able to communicate clearly with teachers, students, administrators and other staff members. Must be able to read, understand and follow up on written orders and instructions. Must be able to move freely around the classroom. Must be able to stand and monitor the behavior of students. Any other duties assigned by the administrator. Terms of Employment: School term. Salary will be determined annually by the Board of Education and the Superintendent. Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions on the Board's policy on Performance Based Teacher Evaluation, adopted on April 19, 1985.
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