Elementary School Teacher, Except Special Education

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Skills

Encourage students.

Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.

Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs.

Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

Develop instructional objectives.

Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.

Establish rules or policies governing student behavior.

Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.

Evaluate student work.

Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Assign lessons and grade class work.

Set up classroom materials or equipment.

Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Provide a variety pf materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.

Discuss problems or issues with supervisors.

Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.

Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.

Meet or correspond with parents or guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.

Apply multiple teaching methods.

Instruct students individually and in groups using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
Read books to entire classes or small groups.

Maintain student records.

Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.

Create technology-based learning materials.

Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.

Plan educational activities.

Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts, crafts, music, and storytelling.

Monitor student performance.

Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.

Advise students on academic or career matters.

Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.

Enforce rules or policies governing student behavior.

Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.

Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.

Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of elementary school programs.
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
Involve parent volunteers and older students in children's activities to facilitate involvement in focused, complex play.

Tutor students who need extra assistance.

Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.

Assist students with special educational needs.

Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.

Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.

Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.

Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance.

Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.

Supervise school or student activities.

Perform administrative duties, such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.

Serve on institutional or departmental committees.

Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees, as required.

Display student work.

Organize and label materials and display students' work.

Plan experiential learning activities.

Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from such activities.

Coordinate student extracurricular activities.

Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.

Evaluate performance of educational staff.

Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.

Distribute instructional or library materials.

Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.

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