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Job Description

Teach students basic academic, social, and other formative skills in public or private schools at the elementary level.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 25-2021.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 59,020.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 0.00
Currently, there are 1,392,660 people on this job

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Tasks for “Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education”

Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
Organize and label materials and display students' work.
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
Read books to entire classes or small groups.
Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of elementary school programs.
Involve parent volunteers and older students in children's activities to facilitate involvement in focused, complex play.
Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
Perform administrative duties, such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
Assign and grade class work and homework.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.
Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.

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