PAY GRADE: Certified Salary Schedule

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The job of Teacher (K-12) is done for the purpose/s of planning, organizing and implementing an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences


• Develop schemes of work and lesson plans


• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities


• Prepare classroom for class activities


• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities


• Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students’ varying needs


• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment


• Use relevant technology to support instruction


• Observe and evaluate students’ performance and development


• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments


• Provide appropriate feedback on work


• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students


• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development


• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations


• Prepare required reports on students and activities


• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures


• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school


• Apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary


• Perform certain pastoral duties but not limited to student support, counseling students with academic problems and providing student encouragement


• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations


• Participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings


• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs


• Keep up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities


• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution


• Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, district and state


• Single subject teaching credential or certification if teaching a specialized subject


• State certification


• Relevant teaching experience


• Knowledge of relevant technology


• SEI Endorsement required

KEY COMPETENCIES (position requirements at entry):

• Self-motivation


• High energy level


• Verbal and written communication skills


• Attention to detail


• High work standards


• Problem solving


• Decision making


• Organizing and planning


• Learning orientation


• Critical thinking


• Stress tolerance


• Flexibility


• Adaptability


• Initiative

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.