English Teacher, Middle School School Year

San Miguel Joint Union School District

Classroom Teacher JD8101

Job Summary :

Provides an educational program for pupils in grade K-8.

Essential Functions of this position are, but not limited to, the following :

1. Teach such subjects which are assigned based upon the Board's adopted courses of study so that students shall make reasonable progress in those subjects.

2. Provide planned learning experiences which use available time for instruction.

3. Develop such lesson plans and instructional materials necessary to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the students.

4. Establish standards of pupil behavior which conform with district standards which create a learning atmosphere in the classroom.

5. Evaluate pupil's academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, prepares progress reports, and communicates with parents on the individual pupil's progress.

6. Identify student academic, behavioral, and health needs and seeks to solve these problems with all staff resources available.

7. Create an environment conducive to learning.

8. Maintain professional competence through participation in in-service training activities provided by the district and / or self-selected professional growth activities.

9. Perform basic attendance accounting, lunch count and school communications.

10. Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.

11. Plan and coordinates the work of tutors, aides, teacher assistants, and other paraprofessionals if assigned to the classroom. Assists in the evaluation of paraprofessionals assigned to the classroom.

12. Work to maintain cooperative work relationships with staff, parents, students and community.

Minimum Qualifications :

1. Appropriate CA Teaching Credential authorizing service in assigned position.

2. Education : Bachelor's degree and all courses needed to meet CA Teaching credential requirements and "No Child Left Behind" compliance.

3. Experience : Student teaching

4. Valid California driver's license.

5. CPR / First Aid training within each three-year period.

Physical Requirements of this position as listed are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary with the requirements of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be used to help employee as necessary.

1. Facility to see, distinguish colors, and read printed matter.

2. Facility to hear and understand speech at normal classroom and outdoor levels and on the telephone.

3. Facility to speak in audible tones so that others can understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors, and on the phone.

4. Manual dexterity to use a telephone, type, write on the board and paper, and perform assigned classroom tasks using both hands

5. Facility to walk on uneven terrain such as playgrounds.

6. Physical strength and agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height.

7. Physical agility to bend, stoop, climb stairs, walk, and reach overhead.

8. Mental acuity to perform the essential functions of this position.

9. Facility to drive a car.

Supervisor : Superintendent / Principal

Board Approved January 11, 2006

Requirements / Qualifications

Valid California Teaching Credential, Single Subject - English

Three (3) Current Letters of Recommendation

Resume

Letter of Introduction

Valid California Driver's License

TB Clearance

Comments and Other Information

The San Miguel Joint Union School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in its educational programs, activities, and employment. SMJUSD believes every student and staff member is entitled to a safe school environment free from discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying. SMJUSD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnic group indentification, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, marital or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.