Job Description: Teacher – Elementary School Updated: 10/20/17 Page 1 of 1
Teacher – Elementary School
Purpose Statement
The job of Teacher – Elementary School was established for the purpose(s) of providing support to the instructional
process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned
areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum
guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or
classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students’, parents or guardians regarding instructional
program and student progress.
Reports To: Principal – Elementary
Essential Functions
The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may
be required and assigned.
• Administers and develops subject specific assessments for the purpose of assessing student competency levels
and/or developing individual learning plans.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardian of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student’s
achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assesses student progress towards learning targets, objectives, expectations, and goals are aligned to TN Academic
Standards for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the
purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support
of the school improvement plan.
• Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, health status, appropriate behavior, problem solving
techniques and a variety of personal issues.
• Demonstrates and differentiates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the
purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
• Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student workers for the
purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Instructs students for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, cafeteria, playground, school grounds,
hallways, restrooms, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates in a variety of meetings and professional development activities for the purpose of conveying and/or
gathering information required to perform functions and to improve student achievement.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, lesson plans following scope and sequence, correspondence with
parents and students, examinations and quizzes, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of
documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, harassment, zero tolerance
offenses, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment
and adhering to state law and board policies.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to
appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, students, central office
staff, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction.
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• Supports other classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of established curriculum
and/or individual student plans.
Other Functions
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient functioning of the work unit.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to
meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job
include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software
applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percent’s, and/or ratios; read technical
information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and
draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job
include: appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; age appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of
child development; and behavioral management strategies.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related
equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing define but
different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of
individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize specific, job-related equipment.
Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires
independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability-based
competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining constructive
relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; and working
flexible hours.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; directing other
persons within a small work unit. Effective collaboration will require interpersonal skills, problem-solving skills and a
commitment to teamwork.
Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: some lifting,
carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 40% sitting, 20% walking,
and 40% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.
Experience: Job related experience is required Education: Bachelor’s degree in job related area.
Equivalency: None specified Required Testing: None specified
Certificated & Licenses: Teachers certification and/or license
Continuing Education/Training: Maintain licensure
Clearances: Criminal Justice fingerprint/background check clearance, Department of Children’s Service clearance
FLSA Status: Exempt

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The Henry County School System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,
the school system may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both
prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Signatures below indicate the
receipt and review of this job description by the employee assigned to the job and the immediate supervisor.
Employee’s Signature Supervisor’s Signature
Date Date

Years Of Experience
Years of Experience in the State of Tennessee
Years of Experience Out of State
Years of experience in other related profession

Conditions of Employment
Do you have a valid Tennessee teacher license with the appropropriate endorsement for this position or are you currently enrolled or have plans to enroll in an educator preparation program?
Are you willing to submit to a criminal background check?
Are you willing to obtain a physical/medical examination and submit results to the Henry County School System?
Are you a U.S. citizen or otherwise legally authorized to work in the United States?
I hereby state that all information provided by me in connection with this application for employment is true, correct and complete. I understand that if I am employed, a misstatement or omission of fact on this application or other material submitted in connection with this application shall be cause for immediate discharge.

General Questions
Have you previously worked for Henry County School System?
If yes, please list date and position.
Why are you interested in teaching?
Please indicate the grade level you prefer to teach.
Please indicate your certification/subject area that you are qualified/prefer to teach.
In your estimation, what are some of the most important characteristics of effective teaching?
What is your definition of an "at-risk" student? Also explain what you will do in your classroom to address their needs.
Why do you want to work for the Henry County School System?
Please provide your student teaching experience listing the school district name, grades/subject taught, supervising teacher and dates. Example: Paris Special School District, 8th grade, ELA, Mrs. Teacher Name, 8/3/18-12/19/18 Henry County School System, 5th grade, Science, Mr. Name of Teacher, 1/2/19-5/24/19
List any extracurricular activities in which you are involved. Please also include any activities you are willing to coach or sponsor.
Please list any professional organizations in which you are a member?

Equal Opportunity Statement

Henry County School System does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, national origin, creed, age, marital status, or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment policies as required by Title VI and VII or the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Benefits
COMPENSATION
All certified employees will be paid on the 15th of each month.  The annual salary is paid over a period of twelve months.  Summer checks are issued beginning on June 15th each year.  The July  payment will be issued on the business day following June 15th.

INSURANCE
As a full time employee in the Henry County School System, you will be eligible for enrollment in the state health, dental and vision insurance plans.  All full-time employees are also eligible for voluntary products such as life insurance, disability, cancer policies which are offered during the open enrollment period annually.

RETIREMENT

HYBRID:  Full time employees are members of the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System.  Certified employees hired on or after 7/1/14 will contribute 5% of their monthly gross salary in to TCRS defined contribution plan and are automatically enrolled in another 2% of their monthly gross salary that will be deposited into the state's 401(k) plan which is managed by Great West Empower.  Certified members can opt out of the additional 2% by following the directions that will be mailed by Great West Empower to you home address.  This retirement plan is referred to as the Hybrid plan.  Henry County School System contributes 9% each month towards this plan each month.

LEGACY:  Certified employees hired prior to 7/1/14 are enrolled in the TCRS Legacy plan and will contribute 5% of their monthly gross salary in to TCRS defined contribution plan.  Henry County School System contributes 9.08% towards this plan each month.

SICK AND PERSONAL LEAVE

SICK
Certified employees earn all sick leave at the beginning of each contract year.  Sick leave is earned based on the number of contract days worked.
Contract Days                Sick Leave Allocated
200-215 Days                10
220-230 Days                11
240 Days                        12

PERSONAL
An additional two (2) days are allocated as personal leave each year.  Unused personal leave at the end of each year will be rolled into sick leave.  Unused sick leave may be accumulated year after year.  Unused sick leave will count towards service time at retirement.  If there are no sick days available to be used by an employee, then pay is deducted for days absent.

Attachments
Letter of Interest
Resume
College Transcript
Praxis Scores
Copy of Teaching License
Letter of Reference (1)
Letter of Reference (2)
Letter of Reference (3)

References
Certified References: 3 of 3 external references required.