JOB TITLE: Elementary School Teacher

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Elementary School Principal

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Teaches elementary school students academic, social, and motor skills by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
•Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school.
•Lectures, demonstrates, and uses audiovisual teaching aids to present subject matter to class.
•Prepares, administers, and corrects tests, and record results.
•Assigns lessons, corrects papers, and hears oral presentations.
•Teaches rules of conduct.
•Maintains order in classroom and on playground.
•Counsels pupils when adjustment and academic problems arise.
•Discusses pupils’ academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents.
•Keeps attendance and grade records as required by school.
•Coordinates class field trips.
•Works cooperatively with the total staff.
•Assumes responsibility for the care of materials, equipment, and facilities.
•Assumes responsibility for a neat, safe environment for students committed to their care.
•Practice and promote positive interaction with and among students.
•Encourages self-direction and self-motivation in students.
•Demonstrates knowledge of subject being taught.
•Exhibits evidence of effective lesson plans.
•Utilizes a variety of appropriate materials and resources.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's Degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university. Must have or be eligible for an appropriate teaching license from the Virginia Department of Education.

Henry County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Due to limited funds, Henry County Public Schools is unable to sponsor Visas.