Teacher

JOB TITLE:  Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:

Certification required under West Virginia School Law for the grade level(s) and specialization(s) needed for the position.

REPORTS TO: 

Principal of the building(s) where assigned

Performance Standards:

The following are performance standards for each area of responsibility which are developed to enable each employee to understand his/her performance expectations.

             I.  PROGRAMS OF STUDY

A.      Bases instruction on adopted curricula for the school.

B.       Demonstrates accurate and current knowledge in subject field.

C.       Develops appropriate objectives.

D.      Employs appropriate instructional strategies.

E.       Utilizes content scope and sequence in planning.

          II.   CLASSROOM CLIMATE

A.     Follows established school discipline procedure which include the WV Student Code of

Conduct.

B.     Establishes procedures and rules that enhance learning.

C.     Encourages students’ attendance.

D.     Sets high positive expectations for student performance.

E.      Encourages and acknowledges individual students’ accomplishment and appropriate behavior.

F.      Treats student in a fair and equitable manner.

G.     Accommodates individual learning differences.

H.     Creates and maintains an environment that supports learning.

         III.   INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

A.      Prepares and implements lesson plans

B.       Begins lesson or instructional activity with a review of previous materials as appropriate.

C.       Have materials, supplies, and equipment ready at the start of the lesson or instructional activity.

D.      Introduces the instructional activity and specifies instructional objectives.

E.       Directs students to be on task quickly at the beginning of each instructional activity.

F.        Presents reading, writing, speaking, and listening strategies using concepts and language which students understand.

G.       Provides relevant examples and demonstrations to illustrate concepts and skills.

H.      Assigns developmentally appropriate tasks.

I.         Provides instructional pacing that ensure student understanding.

J.         Maximizes student time-on task.

K.      Makes effective transitions between instructional activities.

L.       Summarizes the main point(s) of the instructional activity.

M.     Encourages students to express ideas clearly and accurately.

N.      Incorporates high level thinking skills.

O.      Assists students to develop productive work habits and study skills

P.       Provides remediation activities for students.

         IV.   STUDENT PROGRESS

A.       Follows grading policies and regulations.

B.       Maintains accurate and complete student records.

C.       Monitors and evaluates student progress.

D.       Provides feedback on student’s work.

E.        Monitors student attendance.

          V.   COMMUNICATION

A.      Communicates student progress according to established procedures and policies.

B.       Communicates regularly and effectively with students, co-workers, parents/guardians, and

community.

C.       Follows confidentiality procedures regarding students, parents/guardians, and fellow staff

members.

D.      Speaks and writes standard English clearly, correctly, and distinctly.

E.       Determines and utilizes appropriate community resources.

         VI.   PROFESSIONAL WORK HABITS

A.      Adheres to established laws, policies, rules, and regulations.

B.       Interacts appropriately with other educational personnel.

C.       Participates in activities which foster professional growth.

D.      Is punctual with reports, grades, records, and in reporting work.

E.       Performs assigned duties.

F.        Strives to meet county/school goals.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

200 days or number of days designated by contract for position.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

JOB DESCRIPTION REVIEW:

This job description will be reviewed annually by the Board.  all job descriptions will contain the information and facts considered essential to describing and evaluating job performance fairly and equitably.  They should not be construed as detailed statements of all work required to be performed.