PROFESSIONAL STAFF POSITIONS

TITLE: Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS: As set by state certification authorities.

REPORTS TO: Principal

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

JOB GOAL: To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual,
emotional and psychological growth and maturation.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
2. Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the district.
3. Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the principal.
4. Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
5. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
6. Strive to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
7. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
8. Evaluate student progress on a regular basis.
9. Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policies and administrative regulations.
10. Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and Board policies.
11. Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
12. Attend and participate in faculty meetings.
13. Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives and methods.
14. Assist in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
15. Accept a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.
16. Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
17. Establish and maintain cooperative relations with others.
18. Provide for his or her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and work year to be according to the current salary schedule and the Professional Agreement. Days employed in excess of the established work calendar shall be payable at the employee's regular daily rate.

EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel.