p>TASKS: • Observes and monitors control of students behavior in the classroom, playground, field-trips, lunchroom, library, school buses, and other areas; • Establishes, maintains, and promotes a classroom atmosphere which ensures the emotional and physical safety and well-being of students and emphasizes mutual respect, self-worth, self-discipline, cooperation, consideration, and responsibility; • Assesses student needs and develops implements and evaluates daily lesson plans for students to include scheduled activities and materials; • Modifies instruction of program to meet the needs of each child; • Plans, organizes, and displays classroom materials, space, and time appropriate to curricular activities; • Utilizes and implements classroom management techniques to maintain organization, orderliness, and student safety, and a productive learning environment; • Utilizes positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes; • Plans instruction to achieve specific objectives based upon student need and established curriculum; • Implements instructional techniques to encourage and motivate students; • Evaluates written materials to include written assignments and tests; • Analyzes and evaluates student progress and course curriculum; • Evaluates the performance of students regarding achievements in curriculum and activities and makes necessary provisions to meet learning needs; • Ensures parents and students are informed of methods of evaluation utilized in the classroom; • Informs parents of student progress; • Advises parents of instructional methods that may assist student; • Informs parents of school activities; • Participates as a member of an instructional team to promote learning activities for students consistent with District and school education objectives; • Notifies site administrator of the special needs of students who display characteristics which vary from the norm; • Collaborates with specialists to assist students; • May monitor the activities of a teacher assistant and classroom volunteers; • Orders classroom supplies and instructional materials; • Performs other duties as assigned.
DEFINITION:
Under general supervision, develops and implements a curriculum program consistent with District educational goals and objectives.