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Form of workJob Title: TeacherDepartment: InstructionReports to: PrincipalClassification: ExemptCategory: Professional Staff SummaryTeachers are responsible for causing students to actively participate and be successful in the learning process. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Develop, in cooperation with supervisor, a plan for continued professional development.Develop and maintain a school environment conducive to learning.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of content.Actively participate in development, evaluation, and improvement of curriculum.Choose and implement appropriate methodology and varied instructional strategies that address the diversity of learners using technology as an instructional tool.Use date for vision-driven change.Use various forms of assessment to monitor and manage student learning and provide timely feedbackDemonstrate appropriate preparation for instruction.Utilize available technology to support and enhance learning.Effectively manage student behaviors.Communicate and interact in a professional manner with students, colleagues, parents, and the community.Understand the unique characteristics of the students' developmental stages.Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills that contribute to successful collaboration.Act as a responsible professional in addressing the overall mission of the school district.Adhere to all policies, procedures and regulations of the building and district.Collaborate in the development and/or implementation of the district's vision, mission, and goals.Complete other duties as assigned and/or prescribed by Maryville R-II School District policies and procedures. Supervisory DutiesSupervise students at all times.
QualificationsEducation - Bachelors Degree.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations - Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate for subject and grade level. Skills and AbilitiesLanguageAn individual who holds this position must have the ability to:Read, analyze and interpret professional journals, Board policy, administrative procedures and forms and governmental regulations and guidance. Complete forms, write reports and engage in written correspondence with parents.Present information effectively and respond to questions.Write clear and complete lesson plans.ComputationAn individual who holds this position must have the ability to:Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.Reasoning An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:Solve a variety of problems in many different situations.Interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.Apply knowledge of current educational theory and instructional techniques while presenting subject matter to students.Other Skills and AbilitiesAn individual who holds this position must have the ability to:Identify needs and abilities of individual students and to adapt instructional methods accordingly.Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents.Perform multiple tasks simultaneously.TechnologyAn individual who holds this position must have the ability to:Perform basic computer functions such as word processing and internet use.Use district software for recording grades and finding student information.Utilize smart boards, projectors and other instructional technology provided by the district.
Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:Speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously.Move around the classroom.Read handwritten or printed material.
HearingThe employee must be able to hear a conversation in a noisy environment. AttendanceConsistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position. Conditions and EnvironmentThe work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active. Occasionally the individual will be required to work outdoors for short periods of time to perform such tasks as loading and unloading students from district transportation and supervising recess.
