Job Title: Teacher
The job of
"Teacher" is done for the purpose/s of developing students' academic skills through academic courses of study and implementing District approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress /activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment, and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.
Essential Job Functions:
- Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teacher's expectations, developing methods for improvements and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
- Assesses student for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding students' progress, expectations, goals, etc.
- Assists other teachers for the purpose of implementing curriculum.
- Collaborates with school personnel, parents and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum.
- Demonstrates methods required to perform assignments and/or skills (e.g. lab experiments, athletic techniques, etc.) for the purpose of providing the students with the necessary skills to perform the tasks safely and/or accurately.
- Directs instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student aides for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students.
- Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study.
- Monitors student activities (e.g. classroom, lunch, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
- Prepares teaching materials and reports (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress.
- Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code, district and/or school policies.
Other Job Functions:
- Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities and other duties as assigned.
- Participates in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements.
Essential Job Requirements -Qualifications: Successful classroom teaching experience, valid California Credential authorizing grade level and subject area to be taught.
Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, evaluate performance. Knowledge of age appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code, appropriate instructional subjects. Abilities to stand and walk for prolonged periods, perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, other school personnel, meet schedule and deadlines. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying, reaching/handling, talking /hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/accommodation/field of vision.
Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:
Possession of Bilingual, Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development (BCLAD), Bilingual Certificate of Competence (BCC), Cross-Cultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD), Language Development Specialist Certificate (LDS) or English Language Development (ELD) Certificate. NCLB Compliant. Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.
Supervisor: Site School Principal
Evaluation: Annually, in accordance with Administrative Regulations
SUMMARY OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS RATINGS
JOB TITLE: Teachers
The following analysis entails an evaluation of the “Physical Demands” factors of the job as it exists. This method provides a basis for permitting modification to fit the capabilities and needs of workers with disabilities.
Rating Symbol Key:
NP = NOT PRESENT – Does not exist
S = Seldom – Under 5% of Time
O = Occasionally – Up TO 1/3 Time
F =Frequently – From 1/3 to 2/3 Time
C = Constantly – 2/3 or More of Time
- STRENGTH
A. Standing 45%
Walking 45%
Sitting 10%
B. Lifting O 40 lbs.
Carrying O 30 lbs.
Pushing O 30 lbs.
Pulling S 30 lbs.
- CLIMBING S
BALANCING O
3. STOOPING F
KNEELING F
CROUCHING F
CRAWLING NP
4 REACHING F
HANDLING F
FINGERING F
FEELING F
- TALKING:
Ordinary F
Other F
HEARING
Conversations C
Other Sounds C
- SEEING
Acuity, Near C
Acuity, Far C
Depth perception C
Accommodation C
Color Vision C
Field of Vision C
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS RATING SUMMARY: Moderate Work (1) 2 (3) 4 (5) (6) (DOL Physical Demand Categories 1 to 6 are very significant to the customary performance of the job if contained in parenthesis).
- PHYSICAL DEMAND COMMENTS: Examples of physical demands are standing, walking, lifting food supplies, arranging foods to serving area, handling commodities during preparation, pushing hand carts, climbing on short step ladder, reading recipes and instructions, calculating, cafeteria noises, ventilation noises, co-worker area awareness.
SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS RATINGS
JOB TITLE: Teachers
The following analysis represents evaluation of the surroundings in which the job is performed. Environmental conditions must be definition be specific and related to the job.
Rating Symbol Key:
NP = NOT PRESENT – Does not exist
S = Seldom – Under 5% of Time
O = Occasionally – Up TO 1/3 Time
F =Frequently – From 1/3 to 2/3 Time
C = Constantly – 2/3 or More of Time
1. ENVIRONMENT:
Inside 90% Outside 10%
2. EXTREME COLD O
3. EXTREME HEAT O
4. WET/HUMID S
5. NOISE (in decibels) 80 decibels
VIBRATION S
6. HAZARDS
Mechanical O
Explosives S
Electrical O
Radiant Energy S
Burns S
Other Hazard/s O
7. ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS:
Fumes S
Mists NP
Odors O
Gases NP
Dusts O
Poor Ventilation NP
Other Atmospheric Hazards S
8. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING – DEVICES: Latex gloves as needed, Comfortable shoes, appropriate dress for classroom work .
9. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS SUMMARY: Inside Work 1 2 3 4 (5)(6)7 Number encircled by
parenthesis ( ) indicate significant involvement of factors enumerated and rated above.
10. SUMMARY ENVIROMENTAL COMMENTS: Exposures are generally limited to Classroom hazards/conditions such as student disturbances, insect bites, contagious diseases, paper, dust, cuts, classroom/office equipment, student/classroom noise, as well as those environmental conditions common to rural schools located in agricultural area.
