What are the responsibilities and job description for the SPED Teacher - Ashford Elementary School position at Houston County?
HOUSTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
JOB TITLE: Teacher
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution.
- Certified by the State of Alabama in the appropriate area.
- Must meet highly qualified status as determined by Alabama State Department of Education.
- Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama statutes and State Board of Education regulations.
FLSA: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Principal/Designee
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Understands and assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board of Education policies.
- Participates in the efficient and effective operation of the school and school system. Such participation shall include teachers in consultation through meetings, conferences, and committee responsibilities.
- Accepts no other employment which interferes with the efficient and effective discharge of teacher duties and responsibilities.
- Abides by the standards established for teachers' professional and personal conduct by the printed and published Code of Ethics.
- Follows the courses of study approved by the State Board of Education and curriculum guides and textbooks approved and adopted by the Houston County Board of Education. Other material used for instructional purposes must be approved by the principal.
- Assists in fostering student attitudes through teaching, in all activities of the school program, the values of citizenship, self-discipline, morality, and patriotism.
- Reports for duty at least fifteen minutes before the opening of school and remains at least ten minutes after the close of school.
- Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations at the times designated.
- Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided and appropriate to the interests and maturity of the students.
- Establishes and maintains appropriate discipline in the classroom and assists staff in the establishment and maintenance of discipline in the school environment.
- Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of the principal.
- Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, board policy, and administrative regulation.
- Evaluates student progress regularly and in accordance with the system's established procedures.
- Seeks assistance of specialists as needed and makes referrals when appropriate.
- Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students and to safeguard all equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Makes reasonable provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day. Procedures for such conferences will be mutually agreed upon by faculty and administration.
- Works with other staff members in planning school activities, instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
- Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
- Participates in extracurricular activities as mutually agreed upon by faculty and administration.
- Attends and participates regularly in faculty meetings.
- Maintains a professional, cooperative working relationship with parents and the community.
- Promotes good public relations for the school and the school system with the general public.
- Maintains and improves professional competence.
- Performs other related duties during school necessary to the safe and effective operation of the school when requested by the principal.
- Assumes other reasonable and equitable job-related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of child development and especially of characteristics of students in the age group assigned.
- Knowledge of the prescribed curriculum.
- Knowledge of current educational research.
- Basic understanding and knowledge of current technology.
- Knowledge of learning styles and skills in using varied teaching methods to address student learning styles.
- Skill in oral and written communication with students, parents, and others.
- Ability to plan and implement activities for maximum effectiveness.
- Ability to assess levels of student achievement effectively, analyze test results and prescribe actions for improvement.
- Ability to maintain appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe and orderly environment in which to learn.
- Ability to work effectively with peers, administrators, and others.
- Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-paced, high-intensive work environment.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the system’s approved compensation plan.
Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the system.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job qualifications and responsibilities, and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Houston County Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.
