Job description
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Appropriate PA teacher certification.
- BA required in appropriate major study, masters preferred but not required.
- Teaching job experience required but will vary based on vacancy.
- Must be able to organize a classroom and deliver a coherent educational program to students.
- Strong communication and motivational skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate with, instruct, and work with students, staff and parents.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find acceptable and appropriate.
REPORTS TO: Principal
SUPERVISES: Not applicable
JOB GOAL: To ensure that each student will think critically, communicate effectively, understand cultural heritage and diversity, respect human dignity and be responsible to self and community and become a contributing member of society.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
- Maintain good classroom organization, management and discipline.
- Conduct an ongoing assessment of student progress in order to provide instruction to ensure continuous student growth.
- Provide an appropriate educational program for each student in conjunction with the goals of the Strategic Plan.
- Demonstrate appropriate planning, the use of a variety of instructional techniques and strategies, and the incorporation of technology to supplement instruction.
- Maintain student records including all required paperwork.
- Communicate regularly with parents and be available for educational purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
- Pursue ongoing professional growth opportunities.
- Plan purposeful assignments for teacher assistant(s) and volunteer(s) and, in conjunction with principal, evaluates their job performance.
- Attend staff meetings, and department meetings and serve on building and District committees as requested.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:
- Supervise corridors, recess, lavatories, lunchrooms, and dismissals as assigned.
- Assist in emergency situations which may include carrying and lifting special needs students, pushing wheel chairs or other assignments necessary for the safety of all.
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Board's request.
EVALUATION: Evaluation will be determined according to Teacher Contract Evaluation.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
Physical Demands:
Sitting for limited periods of time.
Standing and walking for extended periods of time.
Occasional kneeling, bending, crouching, stooping, and squatting.
Lifting - up to 25-30 lbs. (occasionally up to 50 lbs.).
Ability to climb stairs.
Sensory Abilities:
Normal/Corrected vision.
Visual acuity to read correspondence.
Ability to speak clearly and distinctly.
Normal/corrected hearing.
Temperament:
Ability to work as a member of a team.
Must have a positive attitude, cooperative spirit, and sensitivity in relating to student, staff, parents, and community.
Mental Demands:
Ability to interpret detailed written and verbal communications.
Ability to perform basic math skills.
Frequently fast-paced, high pressure situation.
Environment:
Normal classroom environment/outdoor temperatures.
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