Drama/Theatre

Williamstown Independent Schools

Job DescriptionClassroom Teacher

TITLE: Drama/Theatre

QUALIFICATIONS: Holds valid Kentucky certification

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

JOB GOAL: To implement by instruction and action the districts philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs and learning styles of each student.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates each students academic behavioral and social growth keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports on a regular basis.
• Communicates with students and parents through conferences and other means to discuss student progress and interpret the school program.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health attitude and learning problems.
• Creates an effective environment for learning.
• Maintains professional competence through professional staff development activities provided by the district and/or selfselected professional growth activities.
• Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator in the district evaluation process.
• Selects and requisitions instructional materials; maintains required inventory records.
• Supervises students in outof classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Administers group assessments in accordance with the district assessment program.
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
• Participates in faculty meetings team meetings departmental meetings committees and the sponsorship of student cocurricular activities as assigned.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques strategies and media consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Implements by instruction and action the districts philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to ensure the safety of students and staff.
• Accepts responsibility for appropriate utilization of and the care of equipment materials and facilities.
• Maintains accurate complete and correct records as required by law district policy and administrative regulations.
• Assists in enforcing school rules administrative regulations and Board policies.
• Cooperates and correlates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals objectives and strategies.
• Promotes good public relations with parents and other members of the communityatlarge.
• Assigns tasks for which students have a high probability of success and expects all students to make reasonable progress.
• Provides guidance to promote their student and educational development.
• Implements authentic instruction and continuous formative assessment.
• Promotes demonstrates implements KERA learning goals and academic expectations.
• Demonstrates effective positive interpersonal and communication skills with students parents and staff.
• Demonstrates regular attendance and punctuality.
• Performs other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the Principal or Superintendent.
• Adheres to professional Codes of Ethics adopted by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: To perform the responsibilities as previously outlined.

ABILITY TO: Perform as a leader such that student achievement is maximized.