REPORTS TO CTPC Head of School
SUPERVISES May coordinate and direct the activities of teacher assistants.
PURPOSE To plan, organize, and present instruction and instructional environments that help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Management of Instructional Time The teacher has materials, supplies, and equipment for each lesson ready at the start of the lesson or instructional activity. The teacher gets the class started quickly, gets students on task quickly at the beginning of each lesson, and maintains a high level of student time-on-task.
Management of Student Behavior The teacher has established a set of rules and procedures that govern the handling of routine administrative matters. The teacher has established a set of rules and procedures that govern student verbal participation and talk during different types of activities-whole-class instruction, small group instruction, etc. The teacher has established a set of rules and procedures that govern student movement in the classroom during different types of instructional and non-instructional activities. The teacher frequently monitors the behavior of all students during whole-class, small group, and seat work activities and during transitions between instructional activities. The teacher stops inappropriate behavior promptly and consistently yet maintains the dignity of the student.
Instructional Presentation The teacher begins the lesson or instructional activity with a review of previous materials. The teacher introduces the lesson or instructional activity and specific learning objectives when appropriate. The teacher speaks fluently and precisely presents the lesson or instructional activity using concepts and language understandable to the students. The teacher provides relevant examples and demonstrations to illustrate concepts and skills. The teacher assigns tasks that students handle with a high rate of success. The teacher asks appropriate levels of questions that students handle with a high rate of success. The teacher conducts the lesson or instructional activity at a brisk pace, slowing presentations when necessary for student understanding but avoiding slowdowns. The teacher makes transitions between lessons and between instructional activities within lessons efficiently and smoothly. The teacher makes sure that the assignment is clear and summarizes the main points of the lesson at the end of the lesson or instructional activity.
Instructional Monitoring of Student Performance The teacher maintains clear, firm, and reasonable work standards and due dates. The teacher circulates during class work to check all students performance. The teacher routinely uses oral, written, and other work products to check student progress. The teacher poses questions clearly and one at a time.
Instructional Feedback The teacher provides feedback on the correctness or incorrectness of in-class work to encourage student growth. The teacher regularly provides prompt feedback on assigned out-of-class work. The teacher affirms a correct oral response appropriately and moves on. The teacher provides sustaining feedback after an incorrect response or no response by probing, repeating the question, giving a clue, or allowing more time.
Facilitating Instruction The teacher has an instructional plan that is compatible with the school and system-wide curricular goals. The teacher uses diagnostic information obtained from tests and other assessment procedures to develop and revise objectives and/or tasks. The teacher maintains accurate records to document student performance. The teacher has an instructional plan that matches aligns objectives, learning strategies, assessment, and student needs at the appropriate level of difficulty. The teacher uses available human and material resources to support the instructional program.
Interacting Within the Educational Environment The teacher treats all students in a fair and equitable manner. The teacher interacts effectively with students, co-workers, parents, and the community.
Performing Non-Instructional Duties The teacher carries out non-instructional duties as assigned and/or as needed. The teacher adheres to established laws, policies, rules, and regulations. The teacher follows a plan for professional development and demonstrates evidence of growth.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS Performs other related work as required.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Minimum of a Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college/university. Fully licensed in education preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Physical Requirements Must be able to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers, typewriters, calculators, pencils, scissors, and equipment for children with special needs, etc. Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Due to the amount of time spent standing and/or walking, physical requirements are consistent with those for light work.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when student is participating in an inclusive activity. Ability to motivate students. Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment. Ability to perform general clerical duties. Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom. Ability to operate common office machines. Ability to maintain basic files and records. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
DISCLAIMER The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.