Technology Teacher - Zion, United States - Zion Elementary School District 6
Description
Position/Title:
Kinder to 2nd Grade
Responsible To:
Building Principal/Building Administration/T&L Department
Minimum Qualifications:
Valid Illinois Certification with Technology Endorsement and/or Approval
Location:
K-2 Schools, Lakeview School, East Elementary School, and Beulah Park Elementary School
JOB GOAL:
To provide an integrated technology program within a classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students' teachers; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to successfully transition to the High School upon promotion from 8th grade; to maintain good relationship with parents and the community as a whole.
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to execute each requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for the position.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
- Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student's achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals.
- Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
- Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
- Directs student teachers, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
- Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
- Maintains the classroom and lab areas for the purpose of meeting state, local and industry standards as required.
- Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
- Models conversation, manners, clean-up activities, listening skills, etc. for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate industry, social and interpersonal behavior.
- Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, field trips, conferences, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
- Organizes age-appropriate activities for the purpose of ensuring student participation in learning activities.
- Participates in a variety of meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
- Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements
- Provide whole class and small group instruction for the purpose of presenting the grade and/or content appropriate curriculum, in alignment with the Illinois Performance Standards.
- Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to School Code and school policies.
- Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Responds to questions from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
- Daily attendance and punctuality are required for the purpose of ensuring the goals of the work unit can be met.
- Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; age appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; and behavioral management strategies.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operMore jobs from Zion Elementary School District 6
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