HEAD START TEACHER

FLSA:Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate; Head Start Performance Standards require associate or bachelor's degree; current Head Start staff employed by RPSB have 2 years to complete certification

REPORTS TO:Principal or Site-Based Center Administrator

SUPERVISES:Paraprofessional; Students

JOB GOAL:To plan, direct and evaluate the learning experiences of each pupil through appropriate
instruction

TERM:Nine Months

SALARY:Head Start Teacher Salary Schedule

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
I. Instructional Responsibilities

A. To establish learning objectives, immediate and long range with written minimum, daily,
weekly or unit lesson plan which shall be available in the classroom. Planning shall
provide for systematic growth in fundamental knowledge, skills, appreciation and
attitudes.
B. To teach effectively:
1. Create a room environment with centers which will stimulate student
intellectual, academic, social and psycho motor development.
2. Provide opportunities for the children to engage in large motor activities
outside.
3. Provide both large and small group activities.
4. Use a variety of developmentally appropriate techniques and materials to
stimulate learning.
5. Differentiate activities to meet individual needs and stages of development
6. modeling appropriate behavior.
7. Record frequent anecdotal observations and collecting work samples to
include in the child’s portfolio.
8. Use the information in the child’s portfolio to document growth or identify
problems.
9. Conduct parent conferences a minimum of three times during the year.
10. Complete online child assessment three times annually.
11. Demonstrate an understanding of child growth and development, showing respect
for the individuality of every child.
12. Exhibit substantial knowledge of subject matter and the curriculum objectives.
13. Maintain control, promote self-discipline, character and respect for others through
use of positive control techniques in keeping with Head Start policy and RPSB regulations.
14. Provide for individual differences by using effective grouping, procedures or
individualizing instruction, utilizing a variety of materials to the child’s level.
15. Maintain an atmosphere in the class conducive to learning.

II. Administrative Responsibilities
A. To follow the rules and regulations of Head Start and the Rapides Parish School Board.
B. To follow a time and/or duty schedule authorized by the principal or site based center
administrator for the school day.
C. To sign in and out of school on appropriate forms.
D. To be in the assigned classroom or other area of responsibility when the class period begins.
A class shall not be left unsupervised.
E. To remain at school during the school day unless permission is obtained from the Principal or Site-Based Center Administrator.
F. To be responsible for attending any administrative and/or professional meetings called by the Principal or Site-Based Center Administrator or Head Start Early Childhood Department.
G. To notify the Principal or Site-Based Center Administrator in case of absence in sufficient
time to secure a substitute; to notify the Principal or Site-Based Center Administrator of
advance plans to return to school.
H. To follow guidelines as set forth by the Rapides Parish Head Start and Rapides Parish School Board.
I. To maintain an attractive and clean classroom.
J. To account for and be responsible for the care of all curriculum, furniture, equipment and
other instructional materials which are assigned to the teacher's classroom.
K. To be neat and accurate in completing required records and reports, turning these in promptly and on time.
L. To be responsible for field trips to:
1. Obtain permission of the Principal or Site-Based Center Administrator.
2. Get parents written consent.
3. Make certain the trip has educational value related to current classroom instruction.
4. Properly prepare pupils for the field trip experiences and to follow-up on return.
5. Assure that trips are adequately chaperoned and that pupils are properly supervised
by teacher and chaperones.
6. Assure that all children are picked up, upon return, by parents, guardian or authorized
person, before the teacher leaves. No child shall be left unattended.

III. Professional Responsibilities
A. To exhibit enthusiasm and self-confidence, assuming a positive attitude about the possibility for growth and development of all children.
B. To maintain good public relations, making positive contributions to parents’ understanding of child’s progress.
C. To be ethical in contacts with parents and other laymen, fellow professionals and children.
D. To participate in faculty and system-wide in-service programs, keeping current by taking credit or non-credit college courses applicable to the area of responsibility for teaching, taking part in appropriate workshops and conferences and reading current professional literature.
E. To be loyal to the administration of the Rapides Parish School Board.
F. To establish and execute a professional growth and self-evaluation plan in accordance with the Rapides Parish School Board Personnel Evaluation Plan.

IV. Personal Responsibilities
A. To observe standards of conduct, demonstrating integrity and dependability.
B. To follow the provisions of the dress code adopted by the Board.
C. To use language which is void of vulgarity, lewdness, coarseness, or profanity.
D. To maintain self control and poise.
E. To maintain good general health with the physical vitality to perform the duties of an effective teacher.
F. To enunciate clearly in a pleasant, controlled voice, expressing ideas clearly, employing good English usage.
G. To demonstrate ability to adjust to new situations, showing control and effectiveness under pressure.
H. To accept responsibility commensurate with assigned tasks, meeting obligations on time.
I. To be in attendance at work except for personal illness or emergency as defined by Head Start policy.