CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL DUTIES:

EVALUATED BY: PRINCIPAL OR DESIGNEE

BASIC FUNCTIONS: UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE PRINCIPAL OR DESIGNEE PLANS, ORGANIZES, PRESENTS, AND EVALUATES A PROGRAM OF MEANINGFUL INSTRUCTION TO PUPILS IN AREAS ASSIGNED AND CARRIES OUT OTHER ASSIGNED RELATED DUTIES NECESSARY TO THE SUCCESSFUL OPERATION OF THE SCHOOL.

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Meets and instructs those classes and pupils assigned in the location and at the time designated.
2. Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the District.
3. Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation if requested by a reasonable time in advance by the immediate supervisor.
4. Assists pupils and administrators to set, establish, and maintain acceptable school and classroom behavior and standards.
5. Applies a wide variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided, applicable to individuals or groups of pupils of varying capabilities identified by valid analysis.
6. Implements by instruction and action the District's "Philosophy of Education" and the District, school, and class goals and objectives.
7. Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect pupils, equipment, materials, and school plant.
8. Utilizes scheduled conference-preparation periods for on-site instructional support activities including evaluation of pupils and supporting record keeping, home-school communications regarding pupil progress and the instructional programs, intra-staff coordination of education programs, lesson preparation, individual pupil-teacher counseling when appropriate, and when requested by the principal or designee, duties occasioned by exigency.
9. Provide for continuous evaluation of pupil progress consistent with teacher, school and District established instructional objectives, goals, and policy.
10. Maintains accurate and correct records as required by law, District Policy and Administration Regulation.
11. Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, Administrative regulations, Board Policies, Title V, and the Education Code, and Procedures for Evaluations of Certificated Personnel.
12. Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
13. Makes himself/herself available for educational services when required or when requested by the principal or designee.
14. Provides professional input by attending and participating in called meetings. Adequate advance notice to be given.
15. Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning the instructional objectives and goals for the pupils.
16. Plans for, directs, supervises and evaluates the activities of classified personnel assigned to the teacher under supervision of the principal or designee.
17. Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials within the school or department.
18. Accepts assignment of reasonable share of other duties required to be performed by certificated employees as an adjunct to their regular duties.
19. During conference period, covers classes of other teachers as assigned by the principal or designee, when the principal or designee determines that a special need exists.
20. Performs other job related duties as required to assure the safety, health, and security of students and employees.



Board of Trustees
September 14, 1978
Revised: May 10, 1990