Job Description

Teacher

Qualifications:

Proper certification by State Department of Education, with endorsement in field/subject; such other qualifications as may be set by Board of Trustees.

Supervises:

Students, instructional assistants, and student teacher(s) as assigned and directed by principal

Reports to:

Principal or designee

Duties and Responsibilities:

To support the Mission and Beliefs of the District when carrying out duties and responsibilities as assigned Typical duties and responsibilities:

Such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, including but not limited to:

Instruction and Assessment - The teacher will deliver the instructional program in an organized and effective manner by:

• Providing quality work that engages students in learning
• Knowing how to teach the subject(s) to students
• Recognizing and responding appropriately to individual differences in students
• Differentiating instruction for a variety of developmental stages and ability levels
• Implementing adopted curriculum subject matter standards and assessment instruments to meet school and district goals
• Planning lessons in a logical sequence
• Demonstrating knowledge of the subjects to be taught and the relationship to other subjects
• Reflecting on teaching and devising ways of improving performance on an ongoing basis
• Collaborating with other educators to create the most complete educational environment possible for students
• Continuously using a variety of assessment techniques and/or models to evaluate student performance
• Using results of ongoing assessment to improve instruction
• Assuming responsibility for all students to ensure adequate yearly progress as determined by local, state, and federal standards
• Participating in the referral-to-placement process for students being referred for Child Study
• Utilizing technology in the teaching and learning process

Classroom Management – The teacher will exhibit effective classroom management skills by:

• Providing a physical environment that is safe, orderly, hazard-free, and conducive to learning
• Consistently implementing approved disciplinary measures to allow for effective instruction and classroom management

Communication – The teacher will exhibit effective communication skills by:

• Relating to parents and other community members, individual and corporate, in a positive and helpful fashion
• Writing, speaking, and presenting in a clear, concise, and well-planned manner

Professional Development:

The teacher will exhibit professional growth by:

• Participating in self-initiated and school/district-initiated professional growth in order to maintain licensure and support school improvement efforts

Policies and Procedures:

The teacher will comply with district and school policies by:

• Adhering to policies and procedures established by district, state, and federal guidelines
• Submitting required reports efficiently, promptly, and accurately
• Inventorying classroom materials, textbooks, and equipment

Other Duties:

The teacher will carry out all other assigned duties by:

• Accepting the responsibilities of co-curricular and extra-curricular duties as assigned by administration
• Participating in departmental/grade-level teams, school-level teams, and district-level committees as requested
• Attending school-related functions (e.g. PTA) outside the instructional day
• Performing other duties as assigned

Terms of Employment:

187 days annually with salary in accordance to the certified teacher salary schedule as approved by the Board of Education

Evaluation:

Performance of certified personnel will be evaluated annually by their immediate supervisor. Date: _________________________ Agreed to By: __________________________

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