Breckinridge Elementary School Classroom Instructor 1.0 FTE

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description.

JOB SUMMARY

To help students learn subject matter and skills that will enable them to excel in a global society.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for instructional teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates job performance
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
• Makes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required
• Strives to implement, by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
• 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
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree

Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid Kentucky Teaching Certification for area and grade level of assignment

Special Requirements:
N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing
• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking

The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment, retention, promotion, demotion, transfer or dismissal because of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), genetic information, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.