Job Summary

Role Description

Position Title: Teacher

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution
• Valid certification in area of teaching position is required for all teachers, i.e., English, Reading or Language Arts, Math, Science, Foreign Languages, Civics & Government, Economics, Arts, History, Geography, Health Education, Physical Education, Driver & Traffic Safety, ROTC, and Career/Technical Education.
• Such alternatives or additional qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Job Goal:

To plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential through mastery of content level standards.

Reports To: Principal

Supervises: Students and assigned personnel

Performance Responsibilities:

• Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the principal at the local school.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, board policy, and administrative regulation.
• Evaluate student progress on a regular basis and in accordance with the system's established procedures.
• Seek assistance of specialists as needed and make referrals when appropriate.
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided and appropriate to the maturity of the students.
• Establish and maintain appropriate discipline in the classroom and assist staff in establishment and maintenance of discipline in the school environment.
• Work with other staff members in planning school activities, instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Communicates with parents/guardians, colleagues, and community groups.
• Demonstrates proficiency in written and oral communication.
• Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policy, and state and federal rules and regulations.
• Engages in personal professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and leadership.
• Collaborate with parents regularly about their child's academic progress, attendance, classroom behavior, etc.
• Maintain a professional, cooperative working relationship with parents and community.
• Promote good public relations for school and school system with the general public.
• Perform other related duties during school as assigned by the principal.

Terms of Employment:

• Salary will be based on Board approved teacher salary schedule (highest degree and years of teaching experience). Standard nine-month, 187 day contract.