JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Certified Elementary Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS: Certification as set by the Kentucky Department of Education for the specific teaching position

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB GOAL: To help students learn subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

PERFORMANCE RESPONISIBILITIES:

• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.

• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students, and shows written evidence of preparation.

• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, established clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and communicates 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.

• Seeks to develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the district.

• Evaluates student progress on a regular basis and provides progress reports.

• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct.

• Develops, with student input, reasonable rules of' classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.

• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.

• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.

• Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.

• Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.

• Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for student teachers, Special Education student teachers, and teacher aide(s), when applicable, and in cooperation with department heads evaluates their job performance.

• Encourages the participation of volunteers and assists in planning and supervising their assignments.

• Provides for own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.

• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents, staR, and community.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: As determined by the Rockcastle County Board of Education

and the Kentucky Department of Education. (Normal school year is 185 days or 9 1/4 school months.)

EVALUATION:

This position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions as established within the policies of the Rockcastle County Board of Education.

Salary Schedule: View salary schedule here.