- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Job Description
SECONDARY CLASSROOM TEACHER
Qualifications
- Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Reports To
Job Goal
- To create a flexible grade level program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for lifelong learning, in accordance with each pupil's ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.
Performance Responsibilities
- Teaches a specified content area to pupils in a classroom, using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
- Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
- Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
- Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
- Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupils' progress and interpret the school program.
- Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
- Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
- Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
- Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
- Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work day.
- Administers group standardized tests in accordance with the district testing program.
- Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
- Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.
Terms Of Employment
- Salary and work year to be established by the Board.
Evaluation
- Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.