Position Description

POSITION TITLE

Growing Roadrunners After School Program (GRASP)

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachlor's or Master's in "student-related field" Example Elementary or Secondary Education, Physical Education and Recreation, Child/Youth Development, Child Guidance/Counseling, Child Psychology, Family Studies, Social Work, Human Services or related field

REPORTS TO

Program Coordinator

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

I. Provides curricula required by the state of West Virginia and the Morgan County Board of Education. A. Bases instruction on adopted curricula for the school. B. Demonstrates accurate and current knowledge in subject field. C. Develops appropriate lessons to teach instructional objectives. D. Employs a variety of instructional strategies to augment achievement. E. Utilizes content scope and sequence in planning. II. Implements an instructional management system to maximize student learning that is consistent with state/county/school goals. Provides Engaging Activities to Motivate Student Learning A. Prepares and implements lesson plans. B. Has materials, supplies and equipment ready at the start of the lesson or instructional activity. C. Introduces the instructional activity and specifies instructional objectives. D. Directs and adequately supervises students to be on task quickly at the beginning of each instructional activity. E. Presents reading and writing strategies using concepts and language which students understand. F. Provides relevant examples and demonstrations to illustrate concepts and skills. G. Completes data reviews on each student. H. Utilizes formative assessment to determine lesson achievement. I. Maximizes student time on task. J. Encourages students to express ideas clearly and accurately. K. Incorporates higher level thinking skills. L. Assists students to develop productive work habits and study skills. M. Provides remediation activities for students. N. Integrates a variety of technology applications and learning tools to augment student achievement. III. Monitors Student Achievement Implements a system to gather, store, and monitor data related to student progress that is consistent with state/county/school goals. A. Maintains accurate and complete student records. B. Monitors and evaluates student progress. C. Provides feedback on student work. D. Monitors student attendance. IV. Communicates with students, parents, educational personnel, and others. A. Communicates student progress according to established procedures and policies. B. Communicates regularly and effectively with students, co-workers, parents/guardians, and community and exhibits appropriate interactive skills. C. Follows confidentiality procedures regarding students, parents/guardians, and fellow staff members. D. Speaks and writes standard English clearly, correctly, and distinctly. E. Determines and utilizes appropriate community resources. V. Demonstrates behavior which reflects established professional responsibilities (i.e. attendance, punctuality, and verbal/nonverbal communication). VII. Demonstrates competency in the knowledge and implementation of technology standards. VII. Attends monthly staff meetings as scheduled.