Job Description
TITLE:
Teacher QUALIFICATIONS
Valid Iowa teacher certificate, transcript from an approved institution of higher learning, and current physical form on file. B.A. degree minimum Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. REPORTS TO
Building Principal SUPERVISES
Students JOB GOAL
To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible citizens. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated. Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of Principal. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior. 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. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved. Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required. Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district/AEA specialists as required. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and in the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, maintaining order in a fair and just manner. Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms. Teacher (cont.) Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and evaluates their job performance. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required. Performs other duties as assigned by the Building Principal. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary and work year to be determined by the Board. EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Building Principal in accordance with Board policy. Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock Community Schools is an equal opportunity institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, age, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, disabilities, sexual orientation, marital status, political beliefs, equal pay/compensation, genetic information, harassment, pregnancy, retaliation, or sexual harassment in its activities, programs or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code sections 216.9 and 256.10(2), Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 - 1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Superintendent of Schools, Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock Schools, 1460 210th St, PO Box 218, Rockford, IA 50468, phone (641) 756-3610.
