DEPARTMENT: Instruction

REPORTS TO: Principal

GENERAL SUMMARY

Assisting students in learning subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Education and experience as required by state certification authorities.
• KNOWLEDGE:
  • Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the school District which pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Knowledge in the methods for developing lesson plans and materials, and classroom activities, which stimulate learning. Knowledge of the records, forms, and reports which must be prepared and maintained. Knowledge of proper maintenance of equipment, material, and supplies used in daily activities. Knowledge of counseling methods necessary for handling student academic and adjustment problems. Knowledge of the materials and information, which must be prepared for the classroom instructional activities.
• SKILLS/EFFORT:
  • Ability to provide instruction to students through explanation, demonstration and/or supervised practice. Ability to supervise students and maintain order in various classroom and instructional activities and situations. Ability to operate general office equipment in the performance of daily activities. Ability to prepare lesson plans, tests, and instructional materials for classroom activities. Ability to identify student adjustment and/or academic problems, provide counseling, and/or recommend appropriate remedial action to parents. Ability to communicate effectively with students and their parents, District staff, and all other groups involved in the activities of the job.
• WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • Conducts duties in a classroom environment with some exposure to environmental conditions. Requires ability to work under a degree of stress related to duties that require constant attention and working with students. Physical demands are restricted to classroom work requiring the lifting/moving of items weighing up to 25 pounds. Occasional local travel is required; no overnight travel is required. The job requires the operation of standard office equipment.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• One hundred ninety (190) days per year
• Salary is dependent upon placement on the Laurens School District No. 55 salary scale.

EVALUATION

• Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Staff.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned/required.