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JOB DESCRIPTION:
Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:

• College diploma
• Certification from Kentucky Educational Professional Standards Board in area(s) for which person will be teaching

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans lessons and chooses instructional materials based on curriculum and needs of students
• Uses a variety of instructional techniques to meet the diverse needs of their students.
• Works toward implementing the instructional programs as established through guidelines provided by the district and state.
• Manages time wisely so as to make the greatest use of time for student instruction.
• Creates and maintains an atmosphere with consistent standards in the classroom that is conducive to learning.
• Collaborates with other teachers and contributes as a member of school and district professional learning communities
• Evaluates academic performance and progress of students regularly.
• Communicates student performance and progress to parents and guardians following school and district guidelines.
• Work with all school staff to meet and identify the needs of individual students.
• Participates in professional development and follows guidelines and accommodations for
• student special needs.
• Works with principal and others to obtain and practice professional growth opportunities.
• Practices and supports safety of students during drills and emergencies.
• Maintains updated inventory records of classroom material and follows guidelines in appropriation of supplies needed for the instructional program.
• Supervises students during school and school sponsored events.
• Administers student diagnostic, achievement, and other tests and assessments following district and state testing guidelines and regulations.
• Plays an active role in developing and implementing curriculum related to standards.
• Inputs, calculates, and maintains all necessary records according to state law, district policy and administrative regulations.
• Serves on school committees related to the selection of instructional materials and school improvement.
• Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.
• Adheres to professional code of Ethics for certified personnel and all board policies.
• Participates in peer reviews and teacher leadership activities.
• Integrates technology and supplemental materials to support curriculum.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the Principal may assign.

EVALUATED BY:
Principal, principal(s), and/or district level administrator depending on assignment.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Days and salary pursuant to district salary schedules.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Strictly adheres to the Kentucky Certified Code of Ethics (704 KAR 20:680)
• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, written language, and hearing
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light objects and students up to 25 lbs.

Job Class: 2010, 2040, 2040, 2060
Original Date: 5/7/09
Revision Date(s): 7/1/14