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Form of workJESSAMINE COUNTY SCHOOLS POSITION TITLE: Classroom Teacher REPORTS TO: Supervising Principal SUPERVISES: Assigned Students QUALIFICATIONS: Appropriate Kentucky Teacher Certification 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: 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 immediate superior.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 specialists as required.Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.Maintains accurate, complete, and current records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.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.Makes provision 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.Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance.Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.Other duties as assigned by the supervising principal.Provides instruction for students to meet guidelines of state and federally mandated programs. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year as established by the Board of Education.
EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.
