Education: Classroom Teaching level3, Elementary School, Junior-High School, Special Education

To provide an approved elementary and/or secondary education program and establish a class environment that fosters learning and personal growth in accordance with the course of study approved by the Board of Education; to help pupils to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued education; and to maintain good relationships with parents and other staff members

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PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

1. Works to achieve district educational goals and objectives by promoting active learning in the classroom using Board-adopted curriculum and other appropriate learning activities.
2. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
3. Keeps abreast of current developments, new trends, contemporary interpretations of subject matter, and new interpretations in methodology of teaching in the various subject areas.
4. Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives.
5. Monitors pupil academic progress and personal growth toward stated objectives of instruction.
6. Motivates students to master designated subject matter by remaining abreast of and employing knowledge of child and/or adolescent psychology and of societal trends, which may affect attitudes and willingness to learn of assigned students.
7. Maintains records of pupils’ educational progress in class record books and/or Board approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting purposes.
8. Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and resolving learning problems.
9. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
10. Plans class activities and lesson presentations that are age appropriate for the class and meet the individual needs, interests, and ability levels of all pupils.
11. Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis and seeks the assistance of and consults with the School Pupil Assistant Committee.
12. Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to inform them about the school program and to discuss pupil progress.
13. Devises written and oral assignments and tests that require analytical and critical thinking as well as the reproduction of facts.
14. Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through in-service education activities and other professional growth activities.
15. Participates in the professional Improvement Program (PIP) process by providing valuable input for evaluation purposes, as well as, relevant information for each year’s personal improvement.
16. Participates in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees, and other school system groups.
17. Makes effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional program.
18. Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.
19. Encourages and promotes good attendance and punctuality.  Keeps an accurate record of each pupil’s attendance and progress and makes reports to the Principal and parents.
20. Remains in school after official dismissal of the pupils to complete his/her school duties and to attend meetings as may be scheduled.
21. Performs other duties, which may be within the scope of his/her employment and certifications, as may be assigned.