Primary Function:
Teaches one or more classes of designated subject to students in grades K-12 and assists in other programs as assigned.
Directly Responsible to:Site administrator.
Assigned Responsibilities:
- Teaches content and skills in designated subject to secondary students utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
- Instruct students in citizenship basic communications skills and other general elements of the course of study common to all teachers as specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
- Adapts designated subject material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge students.
- Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the basic instructional philosophy.
- Encourages students to think independently and to express original ideas.
- Provides individual and small group instruction when necessary in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
- Evaluates each students progress in designated subject and prepares progress reports. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an organized productive classroom environment.
- Maintains professional competence through participation in in-service educational activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
- Performs basic attendance accounting business services and requisitions as required.
- Strives toward the accomplishment of district adopted goals and objectives.
- Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health attitude and learning problems.
- Communicates with parents and school counselors on the individual students progress.
- Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school of assignment and/or on a district level.
- Shares in the sponsorship of student activities and participates in faculty committees on a voluntary basis.
- Supervises plans and coordinates the work of aides classified personnel assistants and other para-professional. Receives supervision pursuant to the evaluation proceedings.
Minimum Qualifications:Appropriate valid teaching credential