Home Room Teacher

Purpose:

The Homeroom Teacher will create and implement a flexible program and classroom environment favorable to student learning and personal growth. The Homeroom Teacher will develop lesson plans consistent with established guidelines. The Homeroom Teacher will establish effective rapport with students, staff members, and parents. The Homeroom Teacher will motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge to provide an effective educational foundation, in accordance with each student’s ability.

Tasks

Maintain a safe, organized classroom that supports students’ independent learning,

Monitor and maintain a positive classroom environment that supports the school’s behavioral expectations, and that incorporates mutual respect and provides cooperative learning opportunities.

Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.

Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.

Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.

Assign and grade class work and homework.

Utilize student coach to help students prepare for standardized testing.

Read books to entire classes or small groups.

Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.

Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.

Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.

Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.

Prepare students for later Homeroom s by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.

Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.

Attend IEP and PLC meetings.

Refer students to remedial programs for students requiring extra help.

Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.

Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.

Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.

Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.

Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.

Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.

Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.

Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of elementary school programs.

Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.

Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.

Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.

Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.

Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.

Organize and label materials and display students' work.

Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.

Attend Open House meetings to introduce parents/guardians and students to the classroom rules and expectations.

Monitor students in the cafeteria during lunchtime.

Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.

Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.

Involve parent volunteers and older students in children's activities to facilitate involvement in focused, complex play.

Select, store, request to order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.

Maintain a professional appearance and demonstrates conscientious and responsible behavior.

Sponsor extracurricular activities such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Other/Additional Duties:

Assess educational potential or need of students

Convert information into instructional program

Develop course or training objectives

Develop instructional materials

Develop teaching aids

Organize educational material or ideas

Prepare audio-visual teaching aids

Select teaching materials to meet student needs

Teach correct eating habits

Use classroom management techniques

Design classroom presentations

Organize esteem building activities for children

Organize social behavior learning activities

Record student progress

Schedule student field trips

Evaluate educational outcomes

Use computers to enter, access or retrieve educational data

Resolve behavioral or academic problems

Communicate student progress

Maintain educational records, reports, or files

Prepare educational reports

Evaluate student performance

Maintain group discipline in an educational setting