Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Maintains and continues education of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment appropriate for student instruction.
- Plans and implements lessons plans based on school objectives and the needs/abilities of students.
- Coordinates instructional activities with other professional staff, both school and non-school based, to maximize learning opportunities.
- Assesses student achievement and maintains appropriate documentation for institutional and Individual reporting purposes.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with students, peers, and parents.
- Participates in staff and curriculum development activities and meetings as required.
- Works with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning of materials and/or skills.
- Assists students with instructional materials assigned by the teacher to promote ongoing skill development.
- May travel for special programs as needed (ie: concerts).
- Manages Co-curricular programs and events.
- Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter and current educational practices; utilizes varied instructional strategies and activities.
- Establishes, communicates, and encourages high standards of student performance.
- Monitors, assesses, and provides appropriate feedback of student performance and progress.
- Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
- Performs non-instructional duties affecting the school program.
- Implements school policy and pertinent law.
- Participates in professional development activities; Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
- Prepares teaching outline for the course of the student, assigns lessons, and corrects homework papers.
- Administers tests to evaluate the student’s progress, records results, and issues reports to inform parents of progress.
- Performs related duties, such as sponsoring one or more special activities or student organizations, assisting students in selecting course of study, and counsels them in adjustment and academic problems.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the Principal and/or another designee.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Education and/or Experience: Valid Indiana teaching license for the teaching assignment.
- Other Skills and Abilities: Must have a working knowledge of computers and their capabilities.