What are the responsibilities and job description for the Law and Safety Instructor position at Paulding County Schools?
Position Title : Classroom Teacher
Salary Schedule : State Based Plus Local Supplement
Department : School
Job Code : 110000
Reports To : Principal
Work Schedule : 187 days / 8 hr.
Grade / Level : N / A
FLSA : Exempt
Primary Function : Ability to provide instruction, assessing and encouraging student progress. Ability to manage the learning environment, complying with state and district level regulations and policies.
Working Conditions : Physical Demands :
Classroom Environment
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
Hearing and speaking to exchange information
Seeing to read a variety of materials
Sitting for extended periods of time
Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to file materials
Qualifications :
A valid Georgia Teaching Certificate in assigned teaching field as required by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission :
- Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security (P-12)
The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.
Essential Functions :
Teach at an appropriate instructional level
Provide content development
Assist all students in achieving academic standards and establishing high expectations for performance
Promote student engagement and provide appropriate assessments
Monitor student progress
Respond to adequate and inadequate student performance
Support students with encouragement
Use time efficiently
Maintain effective physical setting for instruction
Maintain appropriate student behavior in the classroom
Follow professional practices consistent with school and district policies in working with students, student records, parents, and colleagues
Ensure adherence to the Code of Ethics for Educators in Georgia, as established by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission
Integrate the use of technology and multi-media in the classroom
Possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate and / or credential as may be required for this position
Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable and punctual manner
Participate in training programs and apply concepts learned in the classroom to increase student learning
Review current developments, literature and technical source information related to job responsibilities
Ensure adherence to appropriate safety procedures
Follow federal and state laws, as well as Board policies
Perform other duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee
