OFFERING EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS JobDescriptionJob Title Classroom TeacherPrepared By Jan HollidayPrepared Date July 2 2012Approved By Caddo Parish School BoardApproved Date July 17 2012AREA OF RESPONSIBILITYWorking under the direction of the principal or assigned evaluator administers the classroom in accordance with SchoolBoard policies and uses instructional and administrative skills to promote the educational development of each student.Competencies and Performance Standards will be used for teacher evaluation in conjunction with measures ofstudent growth. Measures of student growth will be aligned with the Caddo Parish Public School System&rsquosaccountability measures as outlined in the Louisiana Accountability System.Domain 1 Planning and Preparation- 1C-Setting Instructional Outcomes&bull The teacher values sequences and aligns curriculum enabling students to build their understanding of importantideas from concept to concept.&bull The teacher designs and structures lessons so that learner outcomes are at an appropriate cognitive level.&bull The teacher writes and plans multi-disciplinary outcomes for student learning not student activity.&bull The teacher differentiates outcomes and instruction for students of varied abilities.&bull The teacher creates andor uses a variety of assessment tools that are curriculum-aligned and challenging.Domain 2 The Classroom Environment- 2C-Managing Classroom Procedures&bull The teacher helps students to develop skills to work purposefully and cooperatively in groups.&bull The teacher facilitates lessons that engage students in different types of activities-large groups small groups andindependent work.&bull The teacher ensures smooth functioning of all routines and maximizes instructional time.Domain 3 Instruction- 3B-Questioning and Discussion Techniques&bull The teacher develops and presents questions that cause students to think and reflect resulting in a deeperunderstanding of the topic.&bull The teacher promotes learning through discussion.&bull The teacher uses a range of techniques to ensure that all students contribute to the discussion and enlists theassistance of students to ensure this outcome.Domain 3 Instruction- 3C-Engaging Students in Learning&bull The teacher facilitates activities and assignments that promote learning and are aligned with the goals of thelesson.&bull The teacher groups students for instruction in a variety of ways using factors such as similar backgrounds abilitylevels as well as random groupings.&bull The teacher selects instructional materials suited to engaging students in understanding and learning at a deeperlevel.&bull The teacher delivers lessons that are appropriately structured and paced.Domain 3 Instruction- 3D-Using Assessment in Instruction&bull The teacher aligns assessment to the curriculum.&bull The teacher informs students of the criteria for assessment.&bull The teacher monitors student learning using a variety of techniques.&bull The teacher provides valuable feedback in a timely constructive and substantive manner.&bull The teacher promotes student self-assessment and student self-monitoring of their progress.OTHER PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES&bull Administers classroom in accordance with Caddo Parish School Board policies and regulations&bull Accepts and exercises responsibilities for duties and assignments related to administrativemanagement curricularand extra-curricular aspects of the school&bull Accepts other responsibilities as required by the Principal or hisher designee&bull Works tactfully and harmoniously with staff parents students andor public&bull Reports promptly to work&bull Maintains good attendance in compliance with Caddo Parish School Board Policy and state law&bull Maintains composure&bull Appears neat dresses appropriately for the profession and is well groomed&bull Maintains a high standard of professional conductPROFESSIONAL CONDUCTEmployee acknowledges that heshe is required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of saidprofessional conduct includes but is not limited to neglect of duty dishonesty engagement in acts that are contrary toCPSB policy unlawful activities or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.Minimum Qualifications United States citizen or authorized alien those requirements as outlined in Louisiana Bulletin746. Louisiana Standards of State Certification of School PersonnelPersonal Characteristics Physical and mental stamina and ability to perform job functions tasks and duties. Possessesphysical health to report regularly to work and deal effectively with students. Exhibits ability to plan organize.Terms of Employment 182 days or as stated in contract or employment agreementReports to School Principal andor Assistant Principal or Assigned EvaluatorSalary Range See adopted Caddo Parish Salary Schedules