Teacher – Options Elementary                            
.1 FTE/1-Year-Only                                       
Lincoln Elem

Candidates must have understanding of and support for Lincoln Options Alternative Education philosophy and program. Candidates
must have belief, knowledge, training and/or experience in:
 ~Integrating curriculum through concepts and Critical Thinking skills
 ~Project and student directed learning
 ~Teaching and modeling peaceful problem solving
 ~Multi-age philosophy and teaching
 ~Teaching for understanding and application
 ~Multiple intelligences as a basis for planning instruction and assessments
 ~Accepting parents as partners in planning and enhancing curriculum
 ~Welcoming and expecting daily parent help in the classroom
  Working with all Lincoln Staff and parents in creating a Learning Community
  Knowing and working with all children in the Lincoln Options program

Job Purpose Statement/s: The job of "Teacher – Elementary Classroom" is done for the purpose/s of facilitating student
success in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing District approved curriculum; documenting teaching
and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of students; providing a safe and optimal
learning environment and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress,
expectations, goals, etc.
Essential Job Functions:
* Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teacher’s expectations,
    developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
*   Assesses student for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding students’
    progress, expectations, goals, etc.
*   Assists other teachers for the purpose of implementing curriculum.
*   Collaborates with school personnel, parents and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the
    quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum.
*   Directs instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student aides for the purpose of providing an effective school
    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.
*   Monitors student activities (e.g. classroom, lunch, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal
    learning environment.
*   Prepares teaching materials and reports (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of
    implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress.
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*  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 Education Code, district and/or
   school policies.
Other Job Functions:
* Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work
   activities.
*  Participates in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of
   receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements.
Job Requirements - Qualifications:
* Experience Required: Prior job related experience.
* Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:
   Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct
   support personnel, evaluate performance.
   Knowledge of age appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code.
   Abilities to perform a variety of specialized tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working
   relationships with students, parents, other school personnel, meet schedules and deadlines. Significant physical
   abilities may include lifting/carrying, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth
   perception/ accommodation/color vision/field of vision, and standing/walking for varying periods of time.
 • Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Teaching Credential for level of instruction,

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