Job Title: School Teacher

Reports to: Summer School Principal

Department: Instructional

Number of Days: up to 24 days

Compensation: $25.00 Per Hour

Position Summary:

Creating a flexible appropriate grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establishing effective rapport with pupils; motivating pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for upper elementary grade education, in accordance with each pupil’s ability; and establishing good relationship with parents and with other staff members.

Qualifications/Job Requirements:

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  Bachelors Degree
• Oklahoma Teaching Certification in Elementary Education, Pre-K Oklahoma Certification in Early Childhood Education or applicable teaching field
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others, demonstrate self discipline and initiative, follow state and district guidelines

Duties and Responsibilities:

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  Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music to pupils in a classroom, using the course of study adopted by the Oklahoma State Department of Education and Tulsa’s Board of education and any other appropriate learning activities
• Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil with the identified objectives
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Utilizes grading patterns that are fairly administered and based on identified criteria
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. Treat pupils with respect and dignity
• Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil’s progress and interpret the school program. Interacts with pupils, staff and parents in positive and professional manner
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems
• Establish rapport with pupils and provides a pleasant, safe, and orderly climate conducive to learning
• Actively participate in full implementation of the MPS model for School Improvement
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day