Duties
REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Assistant Principal
JOB GOAL: To facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develops and administers school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
- Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
- Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school system.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
- Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
- Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
- Ensures that student conduct and attendance conforms with the school standards and school district discipline policies.
- Utilizes current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
- Utilizes knowledge of instructional goals and objectives along with Common Core Standards.
- Utilizes knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
- Applies knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
- Obtains knowledge of computer network system and software applications as needed.
- Organizes and coordinates work.
- Communicates effectively with students and parents.
- Engages in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
- Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.
- Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.
- Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal/assistant principal and other district office administrators as designated by the superintendent.
- Adheres to a professional code of ethics which includes confidentiality of school related matters and loyalty to the school district.
Note: The above description is illustrative of most tasks and responsibilities. It is not all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 180 days. Salary and benefits per the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Salary/Benefits
Salary & Benefits Summary per the Collective Bargaining Agreement:
- Annual Salary Range for 2025-26 School Year (180 days): $39,880 - $65,000 (Dependent upon years of experience and education)
- 15 Paid Sick Days per Full School Year
- 3 Paid Personal Days per Full School Year
- TRS Retirement Plan
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plan
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account Option
- Employee Assistance Program
Additional Notes
**A new teacher induction academy will be held for all new licensed staff on Thursday, July 31 and Friday, August 1.