Duties
MAJOR DUTIES & PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
The criterion indicated below are intended to describe various types of work that may be performed and is by no means all encompassing. Other duties may be assigned.
- Supports the goals, philosophy, and mission of the district, school, grade level and departmental program
- Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals
- Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects
- Communicates objectives to the students
- Employs instructional methods and utilizes materials that are appropriate for meeting district and state standards
- Evaluates the accomplishments of students on a regular basis using multiple and diverse assessment strategies and provides progress reports as required
- Sets, maintains, and encourages appropriate academic standards for each student
- Assists the administration in implementation of all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct. Develops reasonable rules for classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and consistent manner
- Maintains records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
- Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and colleagues concerning both the academic and behavioral progress of all students
- Attends and participates in district, faculty, and department meetings in accordance with district policies, practices, and negotiated agreement
- Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods
- Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials
- Plans purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteers and cooperatively discusses job performance with administration
- Creates a classroom environment that is conductive to learning and appropriate for the student
- Establishes and maintains professional relationships
- Demonstrates evidence of professional preparation and knowledge of current practice
- Contributes positively to the total school environment
- Performs duties assigned by the administration in accordance with district policies, practices, and procedures and the negotiated agreement