QUALIFICATIONS:  

Bachelor’s Degree

Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate

 

SUPERVISES:

Children enrolled in his/her classes as assigned by the building principal; aides, volunteers who have been assigned to their instructional area of responsibility.

 

JOB GOAL        

Guides students toward gaining knowledge and skills in order to become productive citizens.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to students


• Create and implement a classroom disciplinary plan


• Create lesson plans and activities to implement and supplement instruction


• Participate in building, grade level and subject area committees


• Participate in professional development activities


• Maintain accurate student records including attendance, grades and discipline


• Complete and submit forms and required reports in a timely manner


• Communicate regularly with parents regarding progress and other educational concerns Participate as a member of an IEP team, 504 team or other student assistance teams as requested Implement special educational plans such as 504 plans, individual educational programs and individual health plans


• Report suspected abuse, neglect, discrimination and harassments as directed by Board policy Prepare lesson plans for use by a substitute teacher


• Subject area teachers may have additional duties and responsibilities


• Attends established traditional school-sponsored activities (e.g., Back-to-School Night, Open House, programs, activities, and faculty meetings).

 

 

Skills and Abilities Language

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

 

Read, analyze and interpret professional journals, Board policy, administrative procedures and forms and governmental regulations and guidance

Complete forms, write reports and engage in written correspondence with parents

Present information effectively and respond to questions

Write clear and complete lesson plans

 

Computation

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference

Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations

 

Reasoning

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

Solve a variety of problems in many different situations

Interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

Apply knowledge of current educational theory and instructional techniques while presenting subject matter to students

 

Other Skills and Abilities

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

Identify needs and abilities of individual students and to adapt instructional methods accordingly

Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents

Perform multiple tasks simultaneously

 

Technology

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

Perform basic computer functions such as word processing and internet use

Use district software for recording grades and finding student information

Utilize smart boards, projectors and other instructional technology provided by the district

 

EVALUATION

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personne