Education:Bachelors Degree
Qualifications: Must have or be eligible for a North Dakota teaching license qualified to teach English.
Essential duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
- Meets assigned students at the times designated by the immediate supervisor.
- Develops and maintains a classroom environment that reflects the teachers unique talents and skills and at the same time meets the districts curriculum objectives within the limits of available resources.
- Prepares for assigned classes and provides required documentation preparation and implementation on request of the immediate supervisor.
- Assists the administration in implementing policies and/or rules governing student conduct develops reasonable rules for behavior and maintains order in a fair and just manner.
- Provides an effective program of instruction based on the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved. This should include but are not limited to:
- Review of previously taught material as needed
- Presentation of new material
- Use of a variety of teaching materials and techniques
- Evaluation of student progress on a regular basis
- Correlates individual instructional objectives with the philosophy goals and objectives stated for the district.
- Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
- Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities.
- Maintains records as required by law district policy and administrative regulations.
- Seeks assistance for students with special needs.
- Attends and participates in faculty department and district meetings.
- Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for paraprofessional(s) student teacher(s) and/or volunteer(s).
- Is accessible to students and parents for education related purposes outside the inschool workday under reasonable terms.
- Cooperates with other members of the staff and/or district personnel in planning instructional goals objectives and methods.
- Assists in the selection of books equipment and other instructional materials.
- Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning academic and behavioral progress.
- Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with other staff members.
- Provides for professional growth through a continuous program of evaluation reading workshops seminars conferences and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning complying with the Grand Forks Schools professional growth program.
- Demonstrates effective oral and written communication.
- Utilizes and integrates technology in an efficient and effective manner to enhance the instructional program.
- Other duties as assigned.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit; occasionally walk and stand. The ability to hear and see in order to communicate effectively as well as communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties; Maintain mental capacity allowing for effective interaction and communication with others.
Terms of Employment:188 Day contract
Evaluation:By the Principal at least twice each year in the first three years of service (December 15 & April 15 and at least once each year thereafter (April 15.