1. Prepare lesson plans for the principal's careful and thorough review which are correlated to the most current state curriculum standards, and then effectively use the lesson plans;
2. Use appropriate grade level, data-driven, research-based, teaching strategies to teach the appropriate curriculum standards to all student, and subgroups of students;
3. Analyze the most recent, appropriate, formal state assessment results (Value-Added and TVAAS Teacher Effect, when applicable) as well as the latest system-and school-level Report Card, studying identified strengths and weaknesses, then try to integrate appropriate grade level physical activities which support the academic program;
4. Serve as a positive and active participant in Professional Learning Community (at the school level and state level, when applicable)
5. Assess frequently students' comprehension and application of expected curriculum standards;
6. Take responsibility for all students' mastery of applicable curriculum standards and significant academic growth;
7. Develop instructional plans and organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and physical activities;
8. Establish and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly and productive learning environment;
9. Instruct students in proper use and care of equipment;
10. Organize storage areas and control use of materials, equipment and tools to prevent loss or abuse, and to maintain time required for distribution and collection;
11. Evaluate each student's performance and growth in knowledge and skills, and prepares progress reports;
12. Select and requisition appropriate instructional resources, and maintains required inventory records;
13. Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the system and/or in self-selected professional growth activities;
14. Maintain a correct record of student attendance that can be audited and makes daily reports of students absent each period (when appropriate);
15. Communicate with parents and school counselors on student progress;
16. Attempt to integrate physical activities with the academic disciplines; participate in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school of assignment or on a system level; and
17. Perform other work-related duties as assigned.