Job Description

Internal Transfer Deadline: N/A - This position may be filled immediately to prevent disruption of student services per KRS 160.380 and Board Policy 03.11

TITLE: Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Holds bachelor's or higher degree and the required Kentucky Teacher Certification and/or endorsement for the assigned position
2. Has demonstrated the ability to communicate and work effectively with students, colleagues, and others

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB GOAL: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated. Assures that students spend maximum time on task
2. Plans a program of study and instructional practices meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students
3. Creates supportive classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
4. Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written lesson plans upon request of principal and or supervisor
5. Encourages students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior and achievement
6. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and--in harmony with the goals--establishes and communicates clear objectives for instruction
7. Employs a variety of instructional practices and instructional resources and technologies to support the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
8. Implements, instruction and action, consistent with the district's mission statement, vision statement, instructional goals and objectives
9. Assesses the progress of students and communicates with parents on an on-going basis and provides progress reports as required
10. Utilizes data to determine individual strengths and deficits, and implements instruction as appropriate based on individual student need (including IEP, 504, and intervention plans)
11. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
12. Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation
13. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and equitable manner
14. Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education� related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to so under reasonable terms
15. Maintains and improves professional competence through on-going professional learning
16. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required
17. Maintains regular attendance
18. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Days of fiscal year: 187 Days
• Salary Schedule: Salary determined by Certified Salary Schedule
• FLSA Status: Exempt

EVALUATION: Performance of the position will be evaluated by Principal