What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career and Technical Education Teacher (Technology) position at West Point Public Schools?
Teacher
Department: Instruction and Innovation FLSA Status: Exempt
General Definition of Work
Performs difficult advanced human support work instructing and supervising students within the classroom and other areas, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Principal.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions
Demonstrates an understanding of the curriculum, subject content, and the developmental needs of students by providing relevant learning experiences.
Directs instruction; manages the classroom; maintains student behavior and safety.
Prepares lesson plans, organizes materials, prepares the classroom in order to maximize instructional time.
Grades papers; provide timely feedback.
Collects and records data; analyzes results, prepares related paperwork and reports.
Participates in meetings; communicates with colleagues and parents.
Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, school grounds, hallways, restrooms, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment; reports incidents (e.g. acts of aggression, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, bullying behavior, harassment).
Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or reporting to appropriate personnel for resolution.
Follows federal, state, and division policies in regard to IDEA implementation and Multi-Tier Instructional Plan.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of the subject(s) taught; thorough knowledge of elementary, secondary, or special education principles, practices, and procedures; thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching; thorough knowledge of District rules, regulations, and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior; ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students and parents.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree with coursework in education, or related field and minimal experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Requirements
This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing and speaking or hearing, frequently requires walking, reaching with hands and arms and lifting and occasionally requires sitting, using hands to finger, handle or feel, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operating machines, and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
Special Requirements
Teaching License from the Commonwealth of Virginia with an endorsement in the appropriate teaching area.
