Job Title:	Teacher
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FLSA Status:	Exempt / Non-Exempt
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Prepared date:	MM/DD/YY _________________
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Summary 

A teacher is one who guides, teaches, and informs students in a way to promote learning.  He/She must do this by direct teaching contact with students, the provision of coherent and planned lessons and learning activities, by participating in other teaching related activities, and the performance of any additional duty assigned by the principal in accordance with the state system requirements and school council policies. 
 * A teacher’s responsibilities and duties will vary based on the school, subject matter, and class size. * 

Essential Functions 

• Undertake direct teaching of groups of students and individual students as determined by the principal.
• Plan and implement a program of instruction that adheres to the district philosophy, goals and objectives as outlined in the adopted course study.
• Assign course related assignments to students.
• Evaluate student’s needs, abilities and readiness.
• Create and manage a classroom environment, which is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Demonstrate high quality teaching skills, which enable all students to achieve their full potential.
• Distribute tests and homework assignments, and collect them when they are completed.
• Grade homework and tests, and compute and record results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices.
• Refer attendance, health, and psychological/emotional problems to principal, school counselor and/or nurse.
• Plan according to established goals.
• Assess student’s academic and personal growth.
• Undertake other non-teaching supervisory duties.
• Evaluate accomplishments of students on a regular basis using multiple assessment methods such as teacher made tests, samples of students' work, mastery skills check lists, criterion-referenced tests and norm-referenced tests.
• Implement and evaluate curriculum initiatives.
• Encourage student enthusiasm for the learning process and the development of good study habits.
• Participate in various activities such as parent/teacher meetings, staff meetings, camps, and trips.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the curriculum program.
• Participate in school decision-making processes and professional development activities.
• Demonstrate commitment and capacity to actively contribute to a broad range of activities.
• Demonstrate the ability to reflect critically upon his/her professional practice.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Prepares substitute folder containing appropriate information as required by the principal.
• Participate co-operatively and assist other members of the faculty to promote the learning area within the school system.
• Assist student teachers in the development of their teaching skills.
• Collect money from students for school-related projects.
• Plan and prescribes purposeful assignments for paraprofessionals, tutors and volunteers as needed.
• Recognize any learning problems and make referrals as appropriate.
• Demonstrate a strong grasp and understanding of the subject matter being taught.
• Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state and federal laws.
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Share supervision responsibilities during the school day for the students in all areas of the school.
• Maintain appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time.
• Work cooperatively and efficiently with parents to strengthen the educational program for their children.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with other staff members.
• Work collaboratively to achieve the overall purposes of the school program.
• Undertake various other classroom teaching related and organizational duties as determined by the principal.

***This list is not exhaustive.  Employee is expected to carry out any other job-related activity as requested by the principal or supervisor. *** 

Essential Job Qualifications 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  A teacher must have a love for children and teaching.  He/She must demonstrate the necessary skills to supervise, guide, and teach students, while acting as a role model and mentor.  The teacher’s job is to assure that all students learn the basic and essential skills at each grade level, while contributing to the building of confidence and self esteem with students.  He/She must show sensitivity to students’ problems and the capacity to develop strategies to assist student needs.  A teacher must also demonstrated high level of communication and interpersonal skills when relating to students, parents and other teachers. 

Education/Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
• At least 1 year of teaching experience.
• Experience/strength in content area.
• State teaching certificate in subject area of instruction.
• Knowledge of and/or willingness to learn current educational practices.
• Experience and/or passion for working with students and experience and knowledge of community resources.
• Excellent verbal and written English skills. 
• Competency in basic math. (Higher knowledge and skills are necessary for Math Teachers)
• Ability to solve problems and manage diversity.
• Proficient in basic use of personal computers.
• Experienced in working with children and young adults.

Mental Effort 

• Ability to make decisions and answer questions based on one’s professional knowledge.
• Understanding of matters that should be referred to the principal.
• Deal professionally with unexpected and frequent interruptions.
• Make timely routine decisions within the scope of the duties of the position.
• Exhibit flexibility and willingness to learn.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.
• Patience and ability to repeat oneself to students when necessary.
• Exhibit a willingness to assume additional duties.
• Ability to quick think and make practical decisions quickly and efficiently.
• Understanding the need of seeking the guidance of supervisor prior to beginning an unfamiliar assignment unless otherwise instructed.

Physical Effort 

• Must be able to travel between buildings and classrooms.
• Requires periods of standing and bending, stooping, lifting, and sitting on the floor.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds regularly.
• Must be able to read printed directions, in English, from various constituents, including students, parents, and co-workers.
• Normal hand eye coordination.
• Must be able to use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or reach for objects.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment 

• Ability to work in an environment that will have varying levels of noise and interruptions.
• Involves daily outside time with exposure to a variety of weather conditions and temperatures.
• Demanding learning environment that requires flexibility of staff.
• Team-oriented work atmosphere.
• Friendly and professional atmosphere.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.