Position Purpose:
Under the general supervision of the School Principal to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills by implementing the districts approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students; creating a flexible safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students parents and administration regarding student progress expectations goals etc.
Essential Functions:
The following description is illustrative of the tasks and responsibilities associated with this position. It is not meant to be an inclusive list of every task or responsibility.
- Develops and administers a secondary curriculum consistent with district goals and objectives.
- Plans individual and group activities to stimulate growth in language social and motor skills.
- Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school system.
- Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conductive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning.
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and modifies instructional methods to fit individual students needs including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
- Maintains familiarity with district and state standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars workshops or professional meetings or by conducting research.
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete recordkeeping grading and reporting for all student activities achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
- Encourages parental involvement in students education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Maintains a positive learning environment through functional and attractive displays interest centers and exhibits of pupils work.
- Ensures that student conduct conforms with the schools standards and school district policies and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Plans and coordinates with othersecondary professional staff members especially within grade level to evaluate and assess curriculum and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
- Selects and requisitions appropriate books instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
- Maintains a regular and predictable attendance history while employed by the district
- Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Equipment:
Uses standard school and office equipment such as personal computers printers copy and fax machines and telephones.
Travel Requirements:
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
- Knowledge ofsecondary school curriculum and concepts.
- Knowledge of data information systems data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
- Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
- Ability to engage in selfevaluation regarding performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Physical and Mental Demands Work Hazards:
- Works in standard school building environment.
- Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities
- For a complete list of the physical and mental demands needed to perform the essential functions for this position please see theSummary of Physical Sensory andEnvironmental Requirements.
Qualification Profile:
- Certification: Nebraska teaching certificate with the corresponding endorsement.
- Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
- Experience: Successful prior experience as a secondary teacher preferred.
FLSA Status: Exempt