Biology Teacher for the 25-26 School Year

QUALIFICATIONS

Kentucky Certification in grade range and/or content area

POSITION SUMMARY

To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, responsible men and women.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Sets goals and objectives and plans appropriate learning activities related to the  goals and objectives in order to teach the skills and/or content materials in accordance with adopted curriculum guides.

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.

Supervises all pupils assigned to them and ensures that proper discipline is maintained.

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

Prepares and has available at school complete and up-to-date weekly lesson plans which provide goals, objectives, and learning activities for pupils assigned.

Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor. Leaves appropriate plans for substitutes that are easily understood.

Exhibits a positive, helpful attitude toward all pupils in order to help them develop and mature mentally, physically, emotionally, and socially.

Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media in meeting the needs of the student.

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

Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.

Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records, and respects the confidentiality of the same.

Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and maintains order in the classroom.

Keeps parents well-informed regarding students' progress.

Attends all faculty, departmental, and other school-related meetings and serves on committees as determined by the immediate supervisor, Instructional Coordinator, or Superintendent.

Performs extracurricular, co-curricular and other out-of-classroom assignments made in accordance with policies of the board of education and administrative procedures.

Is familiar with all teacher and district handbooks and adheres to and complies with policies of the board of education and administrative procedures.

Displays a positive attitude toward learning and professional behavior in dealings with students.

Treats and maintains properly all equipment, materials, supplies, and textbooks assigned to him/her.

Administers standardized tests as required by the school district.

Perform other duties as assigned.