Overall Purpose
- The job of Teacher is done for the purpose / s of providing support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas;
- developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines;
- collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and / or classroom issues;
and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.
Direct Supervisor
Building Principal
Essential Functions
- Adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
- Administers developmental testing programs and / or subject specific assessments for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and / or developing individual learning plans.
- Advises parents and / or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student's achievements;
developing methods for improvement and / or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
- Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and / or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
- Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents or guardians, and a variety of community resources (special support personnel, etc.
for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
- Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and / or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
- Directs others working with and / or helping the teacher in the learning environment (assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and / or student workers, etc.
for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
- Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study.
- Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
- Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (classroom, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
- Participates in a variety of meetings (Professional Learning Communities, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and / or gathering information required to perform functions.
- Prepares a variety of written materials (grades, attendance, anecdotal records, meeting minutes, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
- Reports suspected child or substance abuse to assigned site administrator for the purpose of maintaining student personal safety, a positive learning environment, and adhering to regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
- Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (other teachers, parents, administrators, industryspecific organizations, etc.
for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and / or direction.
Responds to emergency situations (student behavior problems, health emergencies, security threats, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and / or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
Marginal Functions
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Competencies
- Skills-based Competencies Required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
- Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include : applying assessment instruments;
- operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records;
- adhering to safety practices and procedures; administering first aid; analyzing data; applying physical restraint practices;
planning and managing projects; promoting activities and / or events; and using curriculum and instructional techniques.
- Knowledge-based Competencies Required to perform algebra and / or geometry; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and / or facilitate group discussions;
- and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include : appropriate codes, policies, regulations, and / or laws;
- age appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; behavioral management strategies; assessment instruments and techniques;
- classroom instructional media and technology; cultural differences of student population; current and emerging curricula;
- health standards and hazards; community resources; methods of instruction and training; office equipment and technology;
and school safety and security practices.
- Ability-based Competencies Required to schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and / or events; often gather, collate, and / or classify data.
- Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes;
- and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and / or groups;
work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans.
Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate.
Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include : establishing and maintaining constructive relationships;
adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; working flexible hours.
- communicating with persons of diverse backgrounds; dealing with frequent interruptions; meeting deadlines and schedules;
- organizing tasks; setting priorities; working as part of a team; working extended hours; and working with detailed information / data;
working with frequent interruptions.
Requirements
Valid teaching certificate in the assigned teaching field
Physical Requirements
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands : occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and / or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and / or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity.
Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing.
Continuing Education / Training
Maintains all licenses and certifications