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Perform duties in accordance with the current written agreement established between the Board of Education and the bargaining unit
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Participate fully in the Professional Learning Community (PLC) process
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Fidelity and active participation within the PLC team in response to the unpacking of Common Core Standards, identification and use of learning targets, team developed common formative assessments, team analysis of data, and collectively providing interventions and extension
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Planning and teaching curriculum to ?all classes in a developmentally appropriate manner, with an emphasis on differentiating instruction and using assessments effectively
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Using a broad range of instructional modalities to teach the Spanish language
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Using a broad range of technology tools to bring to life Spanish instruction
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Teach students how to read, write, and understand Spanish as a foreign language
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Develop pupil understanding and appreciation of culture of countries where foreign language is spoken
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Administer the classroom and its programs and design appropriate developmental activities for students to promote growth of cognitive, effective, and psychomotor skills
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Provide guidance to students which will promote their welfare and proper social and emotional development
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Maintain adequate and careful records as required by the principal and superintendent and keep principal advised of atypical situations
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Develops and delivers lesson plans utilizing a broad range of appropriate differentiated techniques and strategies addressing all aspects of communication that develop each student’s ability to read, write, speak, and listen in content areas at levels that ensure learners meet or exceed learning targets, and allow English learners to meaningfully access the district’s instructional program
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Administers academic and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating student’s progress in meeting academic learning targets and progress in language acquisition
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Maintains complete and accurate records of student’s progress and evidence of growth and progress
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Provides a nurturing, supportive, and positive learning environment with high expectations that encourage student responsibility, enhance motivation, clearly communicate classroom routines, and incorporate challenging instructional strategies.
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Participate in staff meetings and in-service training programs as are scheduled for teachers
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Report regularly to parents the progress of students
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Provide for the care of school property and see that students use supplies, equipment and facilities properly
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Is responsible for a reasonable amount of co-curricular and other duties beyond regular classroom activities as determined by the principal/district
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Maintain cordial and cooperative working relationships with colleagues and participate in the business and activities of the faculty
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Implement the curriculum per district philosophy and direction and participate in the development and revision of curriculum
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Is responsible for reviewing and adhering to all board policies along with accompanying administrative regulations
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Create a positive environment for maximum student growth in all areas by maintaining consistent discipline within their area of assignment at all times
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Assume responsibility for written lesson plans
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Promote a positive image to the community and students by their demeanor and appropriate appearance
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Report all cases of suspected child abuse/neglect to the principal/DCFS
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Uphold the code of ethics for teachers which is listed in Section 508 of the Policy Manual
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Deal justly with students regardless of their physical, mental, emotional, political, social, racial, or religious characteristics
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Cooperate with all policies established by the Board of Education
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Accept the responsibility for maintaining a professional level of service
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Display desirable and ethical relations among teachers, pupils, home, administration, Board of Education, and fellow staff members