What are the responsibilities and job description for the Language Arts Teacher position at Littleton School District - SAU 84?
JOB GOAL: Teach student subject matter and skills that will aid in helping each student to achieve the mission of the Littleton School District and individual school.PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated;2.Plan a program that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students;3.Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students;4.Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior;5.Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior;6.Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to communicate these objectives to students;7.Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs of the individuals or student groups involved;8.Strive to implement by instruction and action the districts philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives;9.Assess the performance of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required;10.Work with a team to determine learning needs of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required;11.Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities;12.Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation;13.Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner;14.Make provisions 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;15.Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteers(s) and cooperatively with department heads, evaluated their job performance;16.Strive to maintain and improve professional competence;17.Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required;18.Other duties as assigned.
