JOB DESCRIPTION

• Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS

• As set by state certification authorities

REPORTS TO

• Principal

JOB GOAL

• To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the time designated
• Plans a program of study that meets the needs, interests, and abilities of the students
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Prepares for classes assigned and provides written evidence of preparation
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to communicate these objectives to students
• Employs 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
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
• Assesses accomplishments of students and provides progress reports as required
• Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
• Makes provisions to be available to students/parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested under reasonable terms
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for paraprofessionals and volunteers
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required
• Provides written lesson plans, which are accessible for use by a substitute teacher
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned by higher authority

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Terms of employment shall be consistent with the law relating to employment by a school system in the State of Alabama. Nine-month year, with a salary scale established by the Board for this position.

SALARY

• Salary in accordance with Board approved State Salary Schedule.

EVALUATION

• The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s Policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel.