Williamstown Independent Schools
Job Description-Classroom Teacher

TITLE: Jr./Sr. High Choir 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.