2526 SY University Paid Student Teacher

PENDERGAST SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description

Job Title: University Paid Student Teacher

EXEMPT: JOB CODE:

SALARY LEVEL: DEPARTMENT:

LOCATION:School Sites TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:Certified Calendar

REPORTS TO:Mentor Teacher/Principal/ POSITION LEVEL:

University Paid Student Teacher Coordinator

DATE APPROVED:June 19 2018

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the supervising mentor teacher the University Paid Student Teacher will support PESD teachers to ensure delivery of the written taught and tested curriculum using effective teaching practices identified by Pendergast School District and aligned to the TAP teacher evaluation instrument.

JOB GOAL:To provide support monitor continuity and promote the implementation of the written taught and tested curriculum across all grade levels to enhance learning for all students.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Enrolled in a University Paid Student Teaching Program
• Demonstrate knowledge in curriculum instruction and assessments
• Excellent written and oral communications and presentation skills
• Skilled at working with others in a professional learning environment including modeling effective teaching practices

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Selfstarter with strong organization and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Willing to accept constructive feedback and reflect on professional practice and implement change when necessary
• Such alternatives to the above required & preferred qualifications as the Superintendent/Designee may find appropriate and acceptable

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist teachers with data analysis that informs instructional practices and curriculum delivery.
• Develops demonstration lessons with pre and post discussions and analysis
• Participates in planning with mentor teachers implementing and evaluating adopted districtwide curriculum instruction assessments and programs.
• Participates in PESD staff development
• Participates collaboratively as a school leader in the area of instructional improvement
• Assist teachers in aligning their teaching with appropriate standards curriculum and assessment.
• Support teachers with Educator Goal Plan and District initiatives while maintaining confidentiality.
• Perform such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent/Designee

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provision of the Board policy or evaluation of professional personnel. Evaluation of job performance is separate from course grades and may not align.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw conclusions; ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several concrete variables

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read analyze and interpret education materials and programs; ability to write reports procedure manuals and correspondence; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of teachers students administration and the community.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical such as probability and statistical inference; ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand walk sit and use hands to handle or feel objects or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.