Duties
Planning & Preparation
- Demonstrates content knowledge and makes connections between the content and all relevant disciplines.
- Understands child and adolescent development and displays an understanding of how students learn.
- Establishes and clearly articulates instructional outcomes based upon district curriculum guidelines, state standards, and/or content standards.
- Utilizes personnel resources as appropriate to enhance content and pedagogical knowledge.
- Provides relevant instructional goals that represent significant cognitive challenges with differentiation and meaningful learning.
- Uses assessment results to plan and modify instruction.
Classroom Environment
- Creates an environment of respect and rapport.
- Establishes a culture for learning.
- Establishes and manages classroom procedures to maximize learning time.
- Effectively manages student behavior through the establishment of rules and clear expectations that are fair and conducive to learning.
- Assures the classroom is safe and learning is equally accessible to all students.
Instruction
- Communicates expectations for learning to students clearly and accurately.
- Uses questioning and discussion techniques to successfully engage all students in the learning process.
- Engages students in the learning process through intellectual involvement with the content or active construction of understanding.
- Uses formative and summative assessments to inform the instructional process.
- Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness to ensure that all students learn.
Professional Responsibilities
- Reflects on teaching for improvement opportunities.
- Maintains accurate records.
- Communicates with students and families about student progress, respects cultural norms, and engages families in the instructional program.
- Develops and maintains professional relationships with colleagues which demonstrate mutual support and cooperation.
- Seeks professional development opportunities and welcomes professional feedback.
- Displays high standards of integrity and ethical conduct and fully complies with school and district regulations.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
(Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required)
- The ability to communicate in ways students will understand, as well as with parents and administrators.
- Visually observing student behavior.
- The creativity to create engaging lessons and inspire students to learn.
- Collaborations Skills.
Salary/Benefits
In accordance with the LEA Contract 2024-2025 Salary Matrix starting at $56,454.03