Secondary Generalist (May Have Special Education Duties)

Position Type:
High School Teaching/Secondary Generalist (multiple subjects)
Date Posted:
3/7/2023
Location:
Twin Hills School
(High-Needs School)
Date Available:
08/07/2023
Closing Date:
Until filled
District:
Southwest Region School District - websiteAdditional Information: Show/Hide
LOCATION:
Twin Hills, Alaska
REPORTS TO:
Site Administrator
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintains competency in areas of certification and assignment.
2. Employs appropriate diagnostic methods, to identify student proficiency levels, and to subsequently plan short and long range programs designed to accommodate those identified needs.
3. Establishes a physical, emotional, and intellectual climate conducive to the teaching and learning process.
4. Manages time, space and resources for the achievement of desired objectives.
5. Employs a variety of methods and materials which will motivate the student to learn and seek additional learning experiences.
6. Provides leadership in the establishment of a positive relationship between student and teacher, and student and student.
7. Selects, develop and employ appropriate evaluation techniques to assess student progress and instructional effectiveness.
8. Uses appropriate methods to assist students to accept and practice standards of good decorum.
9. Strives for harmonious and cooperative relationships with staff, parents, and community.
10. Performs required reporting and record keeping functions.
11. Searches for and perform in the roles of advising, supervising and sponsoring as the need arises and talents permit.
12. Develops the means of involving parents and students in his/her self-evaluation. The process used and the manner in which the findings are utilized for the improvement of instruction will be noted on the evaluation document under Self-Evaluation.
13. Recognizes the difficulties of operating rural schools and to demonstrate the ability to deal with emergencies or situations in which mechanical systems are inoperative and supplies are not readily available.
14. Develops awareness and provides instruction that includes components of the local culture.
15. Following and promoting the school's discipline program.
16. Abide by the code of ethics and the Professional Teaching Standards adopted by the Professional Teaching Practices Commission of the State of Alaska.
17. Perform such other tasks and assume other responsibilities as the site administrator or district administration may assign.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Salary placement is based on columns (college credits obtained) and/or steps (number of years of experience). Health insurance is provided (monthly premium co-payment is deducted). Furnished housing is provided (monthly rent payment is deducted; roommate sharing may be required). A travel benefit between Anchorage, AK and the specific location is provided. This position may be covered by the 2022-2024 Teacher's Negotiated Agreement, which is posted on the district website in the Human Resources department under the Employment Documents section. https://www.swrsd.org/Page/122