26-27 Title 1 Teacher

Certified Teacher Qualifications and duties of the certified teacher of Title I students position:Qualifications: Current Missouri teacher certificate, endorsed for the area of teaching for which he/she is employed.Reports to: Building principal, district administrationSupervises and evaluates: StudentsJob goals: To lead individual students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional and psychological growth and maturation.Terms of employment: 9 monthsEvaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the board's policy.Performance responsibilities and district expectations:Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the designated times.Assists in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.Is responsible for the proper care of the classroom and all functions, fixtures and supplies.Furnishes an inventory or property to the building principal at the close of each year.Prepares effective and appropriate lesson plans and learning experiences consistent with district curriculum and state standards.Uses student performance data to plan instruction.Organizes the classroom environment to ensure that students are actively engaged in learning.Communicates expectations to students in a clear and concise manner.Uses a variety of instructional resources appropriate to district curriculum and state standards.Displays solid content knowledge and makes connections between the content and other parts of the discipline.Displays knowledge of students' skills, knowledge, interests, and cultural heritage of groups of students and recognizes the value of this knowledge.Displays a solid understanding of the different approaches to learning and uses varied approaches in lessons.Makes minor adjustments to a lesson, based on student performance.Aligns assessments with the goals, objectives, and instructional strategies of the district curriculum guides, state standards, and assessments, LEP goals and IEP's.Appropriately uses various methods for assessing student performance.Uses student performance data to monitor the effectiveness of instruction.Records and reports student progress on a regular basis to the district, student and parents/guardians.Utilizes instructional time effectively.Manages discipline and safety in accordance with site discipline plan, board policy and state statutes.Establishes and clearly communicates classroom expectations to students and parents/guardians.Engages in appropriate interpersonal relationships and communicates effectively with students, parents/guardians, community, staff, and administration.Demonstrates sensitivity to cultural, intellectual, and physical ability differences.Collaborates effectively with colleagues and administration.Displays a positive attitude and promotes a positive image of the school and community.Participates in professional development activities and models commitment to lifelong learning.Adheres to policies, procedures and regulations for the building and district.Fulfills responsibilities outside the classroom as they relate to school.Utilizes up to date technology as available to meet the needs of the students.Additional duties may be assigned.