Math Teacher for Williamstown Middle School.
Williamstown Independent Schools Job Description-Classroom Teacher
TITLE: Teacher QUALIFICATIONS: Holds valid Kentucky certification REPORTS TO: Building Principal JOB GOAL: To implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: ? Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs and learning styles of each student. ? Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction. ? Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. ? Evaluates each student’s academic, behavioral, and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports on a regular basis. ? Communicates with students and parents through conferences and other means to discuss student progress and interpret the school program. ? Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems. ? Creates an effective environment for learning. ? Maintains professional competence through professional staff development activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities. ? Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator in the district evaluation process. ? Selects and requisitions instructional materials; maintains required inventory records. ? Supervises students in out-of classroom activities during the assigned working day. ? Administers group assessments in accordance with the district assessment program. ? Participates in curriculum development programs as required. ? Participates in faculty meetings, team meetings, departmental meetings, committees and the sponsorship of student co-curricular activities as assigned. ? Employs a variety of instructional techniques, strategies and media, consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved. ? Implements by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives. ? Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to ensure the safety of students and staff. ? Accepts responsibility for appropriate utilization of and the care of equipment, materials and facilities. ? Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations. ? Assists in enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policies. ? Cooperates and correlates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and strategies. ? Promotes good public relations with parents and other members of the community-at-large. ? Assigns tasks for which students have a high probability of success and expects all students to make reasonable progress. ? Provides guidance to promote their student and educational development. ? Implements authentic instruction, and continuous formative assessment. ? Promotes, demonstrates, implements KERA learning goals and academic expectations. ? Demonstrates effective positive interpersonal and communication skills, with students, parents and staff. ? Demonstrates regular attendance and punctuality. ? Performs other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the Principal or Superintendent. ? Adheres to professional Codes of Ethics adopted by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: To perform the responsibilities as previously outlined. ABILITY TO: Perform as a leader such that student achievement is maximized.
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