Job Description

JOB GOAL: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development incorporating a framework clustered into four domains of teaching responsibility: planning and preparation, classroom environment, instruction, and professional responsibilities.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary base on a Teacher Payscale (9.25month teaching contract 190 days), plus benefit package. NOTE: Precise placement within the salary range will be determined based upon education and experience. FLSA: Exempt Salary Range: $
TEACHERS SALARY SCHEDULE:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The following statements of duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position.

• Meets and instructs assigned class in the location and at the times designated.

• Prepares for assigned classes and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.

• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interest, and abilities of the students.

• Develops and teaches games for students to teach them good skills as well as good social behaviors.

• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, material and facilities.

• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administration regulation.

• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or procedures governing student life and conduct.

• Develops reasonable rules and procedures in order to maintain a classroom climate which is equitable, fair and conductive to learning.

• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.

• Models a high level of energy and enthusiasm.

• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.

• Makes commitment to time necessary for participating in District/school sponsored staff development.

• Assumes responsibility for encouraging and involving parents and community in decision making relative to the development and implementation of programs at the building level.

• Completes daily work schedules as assigned.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid teacher\xe2\x80\x99s license in Elementary Physical Education by the Arkansas State Department of Education.

• Current certification in CPR and First Aid.

• Demonstrates competence for assigned responsibilities.

• Possesses positive interpersonal relations skills.

• Demonstrates the conviction that all children can and will learn in the Little RockSchool District.

• Evidence of a strong commitment to quality desegregated education.

• Evidence of strong organizational skills.

• Evidence of strong oral and written communication skills.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Describes physical conditions of this position):




Sedentary Work
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.



Light Work
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. If the use of arm and / or leg controls require exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated as Light Work.



Medium Work
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.



Heavy Work
Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects



Very Heavy Work
Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: (Physical activities of the job are listed below and are with or without accommodations for disabilities for this position. Frequency of each applicable activity is noted according to the following: R = Regularly; F = Frequently; O = Occasionally, S = Seldom):




Sitting
Resting with the body supported by the buttocks or thighs.



Standing
Assuming an upright position on the feet particularly for sustained periods of time.



Walking
Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.



Climbing
Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc. using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.



Balancing
Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces.



Bending
Lowering the body forward from the waist.



Stooping
Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist through the use of the lower extremities and back muscles.



Kneeling
Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.



Crouching
Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.



Twisting
Moving body from the waist using a turning motion.



Reaching
Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction



Pushing
Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.



Pulling
Using upper extremities to drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.



Lifting
Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position- to-position through the use of the upper extremities and back muscles .



Finger Dexterity
Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm.



Grasping
Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.



Feeling
Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips



Repetitive Motions
Substantial and continuous movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.



Talking
Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed accurately, loudly or quickly.



Hearing Acuity
The ability of perceive speech and other environmental sounds at normal loudness levels.



Visual Acuity
The power to see at a level which allows reading of numbers and text, operations of equipment inspection of machines, etc.
WORKING CONDITIONS: (Conditions the worker will be subject to in this position with or without accommodations for disabilities. Indicate all that apply to the position with an \xe2\x80\x9cX\xe2\x80\x9d. Please note that there can be more than one condition.)




Outdoors
The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions. There is not effective protection from weather conditions such as wind, moisture, sunlight, extreme temperature changes, etc.



Indoors
The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions. There is protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.



Indoors and Outdoors
The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.



Cold
The worker is subject to extreme cold. Temperatures are below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour.



Heat
The worker is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures are above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour.



Noise
The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.



Vibration
The worker is subject to vibration. There is exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.



Hazards
The worker is subject to hazards. This includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places and exposure to high heat or chemicals.



Atmospheric Conditions
The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions affect the respiratory systems or the skin: fumes, odors, mists, gases or poor ventilation.



Oils
The worker is subject to oils. There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.



Respirator
The worker is required to wear a respirator.



None
The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).
Primary Location BALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Shift Type Full-Time