Teaching Tasks
1) Provides Instruction
a) Teaches at an appropriate instructional level
b) Provides content development
i) Provides teacher-focused content development
ii) Provides student-focused content development
c) Builds for transfer
i) Provides initial focus
ii) Provides content emphasis and linking
iii) Provides lesson summaries
2) Assesses and Encourages Student Progress
a) Promotes student engagement
b) Monitors student progress
c) Responds to student progress
i) Responds to adequate progress
ii) Responds to inadequate progress
d) Supports students
3) Manages the Learning Environment
a) Uses time efficiently
i) Handles non-instructional tasks efficiently
ii) Uses instructional time appropriately
b) Maintains effective physical setting for instruction
c) Maintains appropriate student behavior in the classroom
i) Monitors behavior
ii) Intervenes when necessary
General Duties and Responsibilities
1) Teacher Duties and Responsibilities
a) Follows professional practices consistent with school and district policies in working with students, students’ records, parents, and colleagues
i) Interacts in a professional manner with students and parents
ii) Is available to students and parents for conferences according to district policies
iii) Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications
iv) Maintains confidentiality of students and students’ records
v) Works cooperatively with school administrators, special support personnel, colleagues, and parents
b) Complies with school, district, and state administrative regulations and Board of Education policies
i) Conducts assigned classes at the times scheduled
ii) Enforces regulations concerning student conduct and discipline
iii) Is punctual
iv) Provides adequate information, plans, and materials for substitute teacher
v) Maintains accurate, complete and appropriate records and files reports promptly
vi) Attends and participates in faculty meeting and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy
vii) Complies with conditions as stated in the Contract of Employment
c) Demonstrates professional practices in teaching
i) Models correct use of language, oral and written
ii) Demonstrates accurate and up-to-date knowledge of content
iii) Implements designated curriculum
iv) Maintains lesson plans as required by school policy
v) Assigns reasonable tasks and homework to students
d) Acts in a professional manner and assumes responsibility for the total school program, its safety and good order
i) Takes precautions to protect records, equipment, materials, and facilities
ii) Assumes responsibility for supervising students in out-of-class settings
2) Performs other duties as required based on the specific content area taught (such as content-area competitions, after-hours activities, and so on).
3) Plans and coordinates purposeful assignments for paraprofessional(s), other supporting staff, and volunteer(s), and provides input to the administrative staff on the performance of these individuals.
4) Performs other duties as required by the district, the school, or student need.