JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Classroom Teacher
Qualifications:
Valid Georgia professional certification in the assigned teaching field
Reports to:
Building Principal and/or other authorized administrators Teaching Tasks:
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Provides Instruction
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Teaches at an appropriate instructional level
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Provides content development
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Provides teacher-focused content development
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Provides student-focused content development
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Builds for transfer
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Provides initial focus
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Provides content emphasis and linking
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Provides lesson summaries
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Differentiates instruction to meet the needs of all
- Implements learning tasks that link to real world
- Meets Georgia Teacher Keys Evaluation System (TKES) at proficient or
- Assesses and Encourages Student Progress
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Promotes student engagement
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Monitors student progress
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Responds to student performance
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Responds to adequate performances
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Responds to inadequate performances
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Supports students
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Manages the Learning Environment
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Uses time efficiently
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Handles non-instructional tasks efficiently
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Uses instructional time appropriately
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Maintains effective physical setting for instruction
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Maintains appropriate student behavior in the classroom
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Monitors behavior
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Intervenes when necessary
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Teacher Duties and Responsibilities:
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Follows professional practices consistent with school and system policies in working with students, students' records, parents, and colleagues.
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Interacts in a professional manner with students and parents
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Is available to students and parents for conferences according to system policies
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Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications
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Maintains confidentiality for school administrators, special support personnel, colleagues, and parents
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Models correct use of language, oral and written
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Demonstrates accurate and up-to-date knowledge of content
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Assigns reasonable tasks and homework to students
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Complies with school, system, and state administrative regulations and board of education policies
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Conducts assigned classes at the times scheduled
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Enforces regulations concerning student conduct and discipline
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Is punctual
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Maintains lesson plans as required by school policy
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Provides adequate information, plans, and materials for substitute teacher
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Implements designated curriculum
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Maintains accurate, complete, and appropriate records and files reports promptly
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Attends and participates in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy
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Complies with conditions as stated in contract