Job Description of Elementary Class Teacher

Job Description of Elementary Class Teacher

Position: Elementary Class Teacher

Reports to: Section Head/Vice Principal/Principal

Position description: The Teacher is responsible for providing an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, spiritual and psychological growth. This person is responsible for organizing and implementing an instructional program that will result in students achieving academic success in accordance with National Curriculum and Comprehensive Education & Grooming Standards of The Leaders International School & College.

Primary Responsibilities: The primary purpose is to create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for upper elementary grade education in accordance with each student’s ability; to establish good relationships with parents, management and other staff members. Other primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1.  Implements instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences. 

2.  Identifies, selects, and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.

3.  Assists in assessing changing curricular needs and offers plans for improvement.

4.  Maintains effective and efficient record keeping procedures.

5.  Provides a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.

6.  Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis.

7.  Collaborates with peers to enhance the instructional environment.

8.  Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community.

9.  Models spiritual maturity in leading students towards Allah Almighty through His various Signs and Creations for their spiritual growth.

10.  Ensures that student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program classification.

11.  Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and management of the School.

12.  Assumes responsibility for meeting his/her course and school-wide student performance goals.

13.  Demonstrates gains in student performance.

14.  Participates in training and presentations about In-House teaching.

15.  Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: punctuality, meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating.

16.  Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their Section Head and/or Vice Principal/Principal. All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established as part of the annual performance planning process or as the result of organizational planning.

17.  Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health,

physical education, and acceptable music to students in a classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Management, and other appropriate learning activities.

18.  Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter.

19.  Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and

small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.

20.  Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture,

discovery, observation, research, etc.

21.  Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available

time for instruction.

22.  Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a

functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

23.  Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and

prepares progress reports.

24.  Communicates with parents through conferences, periodic written reports and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program.

25.  Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in

assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.

26.  Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive

displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.

27.  Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities

provided by professional growth activities.

28.  Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the

method by which the teacher will be evaluated in performance with guidelines.

29.  Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required

inventory records.

30.  Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day.

31.  Administers group standardized tests in accordance with The LISC testing program.

32.  Participates in curriculum development programs as required.

33.   Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.

Education, Certifications, and Work Related Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher (Masters Degree preferred). Must be qualified in the Montessori Method of educating the toddlers.  
•  Teaching and online experience valued.
•  A willingness to follow our cherished Deen in letter & spirit in life and instructs others in the same faith.

Knowledge-base Requirements:

• Certified in relevant subject area.
• Knowledge of students in a distance-learning environment.
• Operational knowledge of the Internet and web-related technologies.
• Must be a Muslim by faith & practice.

Technical Competencies and Skills:

• Possesses strong oral, reading and written communication skills.
• Works independently with little direct supervision.
• Works as part of a team.
• Accepts responsibility and is self-motivated.
• Demonstrates strong work ethics to achieve academic and grooming goals.
• Displays effective multi-tasking and time management skills.
• Utilizes all required and recommended computer applications.

Working Conditions:

• Physical Ability: Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
• Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability.
• The LISC wishes to give reasonably free hand to teachers for planning and implementing the teaching strategies/methods most suitable to the needs of the individual students or group of similar students. The teacher must be able to exploit this opportunity to her maximum potential capabilities and skills.