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Job Description

TITLE: Classroom Teacher: Regular Education

QUALIFICATIONS:

* A valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate (Type C or Level 1)

* A Bachelor's Degree in field

* Additional criteria as the Board may establish

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB GOAL: To plan and implement a program which creates an environment where students can learn and develop optimally

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Domain I: Planning and Preparation-Setting Instructional Outcomes (1C)

* Establishes instructional outcomes by identifying exactly what students will be expected to learn including rigor and expectations.

* Writes instructional outcomes in the form of student learning targets.

* Determines instructional activities and the resources needed to complete.

* Determines instructional activities with suitability for diverse learners.

* Plans for appropriate methods of assessment to determine a level of student attainment.

* Differentiates for students of varied abilities.

* Creates measureable outcomes central to the discipline and related to those in other disciplines.

THE CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT:

Domain II: Managing Classroom Procedures (2C)

* Establishes and monitors routines and procedures for the smooth operation of the classroom and the efficient use of time.

* Instructional groups are used and managed effectively.

* Non-instructional tasks are completed efficiently (lunch count, roll, administrative forms, etc.).

* Transitions between activities and management of materials are done to maintain momentum and maximize instructional time.

* Establishes efficient routines and teaches students to employ them effectively.

INSTRUCTION

Domain III: Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques (3B)

* Uses questioning and discussion techniques to deepen student understanding.

* Uses divergent as well as convergent questions framed in a way that they facilitate forming hypotheses, making connections, and challenging previously-held views.

* Values student responses to questions by responding to them and using their ideas as a foundation for discussion.

* Uses high quality questions to encourage students to make connections amongst concepts or events previously believed to be unrelated, and arrive at new understandings of complex material.

* Poses questions for which they do not know the answers; thus, eliciting student responses, opening lines of communication, and promoting thinking by students.

* Engages all students in important issues and in using their own language to deepen and extend their understanding.

* Allows students to formulate questions used in class discussions.

* Teaches students how to formulate high-level questions.

* Promotes learning through discussion.

* Teacher uses a range of techniques to ensure that all students contribute to the discussion, and enlists the assistance of students to ensure the outcome.

Domain III: Engaging Students in Learning (3C)

* Actively involves students in important and challenging content aligned with lesson objectives.

* Develops student understanding through engagement activities.

* Provides choice of work and assists students in making important contributions to the intellectual life of the class.

* Creates activities and assignments that promote learning and are aligned to the goals of the lesson.

* Creates activities and assignments that require student thinking that emphasize depth over breadth allowing students to exercise choice.

* Group students of similar background and skill.

* Uses instructional materials that are developmentally appropriate to the students' experience as well as the course content.

* Allows time for reflection and closure in all lessons.

* Facilitates instruction with students taking a major role in their learning.

ASSESSMENT

Domain III : Using Assessment in Instruction(3D)

* Recognizes assessment to be an integral part of instruction.

* Assesses and monitors student learning by eliciting evidence of student understanding using a variety of techniques.

* Monitors student understanding offering timely and constructive feedback providing guidance to students in areas of needed improvement.

* Circulates in the classroom to monitor student learning.

* Creates questions or use techniques to ascertain the degree of understanding of every student.

* Provides students with clear criteria for learning and teach the skills necessary for students to check their skills and assume responsibility for their learning.

* Reflects on their craft and recognize the need for adjustments in instruction.

* Engages students in self- or peer- assessment.

Professional Responsibilities

* Exhibits regular attendance and punctuality.

* Communicates effectively with students, staff, parents, and community.

* Assumes outside classroom duties as related to school.

* Assists in enforcing school/board rules and policies.

* Ensures proper care of textbooks, teaching aids, and equipment.

* Participates in professional development opportunities to further develop effectiveness.

* Creates partnerships with parents/caregivers and colleagues.

* Supports school programs and displays positive attitude.

* Completes reports and records as assigned.

* Projects well-groomed appearance.

* Meets the criteria for a Professional Growth Plan following the guidelines in the St Landry Parish Personnel Evaluation Program.

* Perform all other duties or responsibilities not listed as delegated by the Principal of the school.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve (12) months

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated in accordance with the Board's policy by the Principal/Designee