Position: Classroom Teacher
Reports To: Building Principal
Minimum Qualifications: Valid Illinois Teaching Certificate appropriate for assigned
grade level and/or subject area
Freedom from communicable diseases
Supervises: Students under direct or indirect control
Job Goal: To provide instruction that focuses on the social, emotional, intellectual and physical development of students
Terms of Employment: Per the collectively bargained agreement
Evaluation: The performance of the teacher shall be evaluated by the administration.
Performance Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual 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 shows written evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and - in harmony with the goals - establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, etc. 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.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education, instructional goals and objectives.
• Adheres to the published policies and procedures of the district.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Works cooperatively with other schools personnel in the identification, diagnosis and remediation of individual students with specialized needs.
• Communicates with parents regarding student progress as needed.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities and completes accident reports as needed.
• Maintains accurate complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student conduct.
• Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Makes reasonable provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on committees.
• Meets accepted standards of professional behavior as outlined in the Board approved Teacher Evaluation Instrument.
• Other reasonable duties as assigned by the building principal.