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JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE

TEACHER

QUALIFICATIONS

As set by state certification authorities

REPORTS TO

Principal

SUPERVISES

Teacher Aides and Volunteers Assigned

JOB GOAL

To teach students subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students. 2. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students. 3. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and - in harmony with the goals - establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like, to communicate these objectives to students. 4. Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives. 5. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required. 6. Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis. 7. Counsels with colleagues, students and/or parents on a regular basis. 8. 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 just manner. 9. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance. 10. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence. 11. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required. Affirmative action / equal opportunity employer