Performance Responsibilities

·Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locationsand at the times designated.

·Plans a program of study that meets the individualneeds, interests, and abilities of the students.

·Creates a classroom environment that is conducive tolearning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.

·Prepares for classes assigned, and shows writtenevidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.

·Encourages students to set and maintain standards ofclassroom behavior.

·Guides the learning process toward the achievement ofcurriculum goals in harmony with the district goals and establishes clearobjectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate theseobjectives to students.

·Employs a variety of instructional techniques andinstructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the locationprovided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groupsinvolved.

·Strives to implement by instruction and action thedistrict's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.

·Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regularbasis and provides progress reports as required.

·Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on aregular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.

·Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions toprotect student, equipment, materials, and facilities.

·Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records asrequired by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.

·Assists the administration in implementing all policiesand rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, developsreasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order inthe classroom in a fair and just manner.

·Makes provisions for being available to students andparents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day whenrequired or requested to do so under reasonable terms.

·Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacheraide(s) when assigned and evaluates their job performance; works cooperativelywith department heads if applicable.

·Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.

·Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees asrequired.