High School English Instructor

Williamstown Independent SchoolsJob Description-Classroom TeacherTITLE: High School English TeacherQUALIFICATIONS: Holds valid Kentucky certificationREPORTS TO: Building PrincipalJOB GOAL: To implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy ofeducation and instructional goals and objectives.PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualizedand small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs andlearning styles of each student.- Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the availabletime for instruction.- Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve afunctional learning atmosphere in the classroom.- Evaluates each student's academic, behavioral, and social growth, keepsappropriate records, and prepares progress reports on a regular basis.- Communicates with students and parents through conferences and other meansto discuss student progress and interpret the school program.- Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members inassessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems.- Creates an effective environment for learning.- Maintains professional competence through professional staff developmentactivities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growthactivities.- Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator in the districtevaluation process.- Selects and requisitions instructional materials; maintains required inventoryrecords.- Supervises students in out-of classroom activities during the assigned workingday.- Administers group assessments in accordance with the district assessmentprogram.- Participates in curriculum development programs as required.- Participates in faculty meetings, team meetings, departmental meetings,committees and the sponsorship of student co-curricular activities as assigned.- Employs a variety of instructional techniques, strategies and media, consistentwith the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.- Implements by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education andinstructional goals and objectives.- Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to ensure the safety of studentsand staff.- Accepts responsibility for appropriate utilization of and the care of equipment,materials and facilities.- Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, districtpolicy and administrative regulations.- Assists in enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policies.- Cooperates and correlates with other members of the staff in planninginstructional goals, objectives, and strategies.- Promotes good public relations with parents and other members of thecommunity-at-large.- Assigns tasks for which students have a high probability of success and expectsall students to make reasonable progress.- Provides guidance to promote their student and educational development.- Implements authentic instruction, and continuous formative assessment.- Promotes, demonstrates, implements KERA learning goals and academicexpectations.- Demonstrates effective positive interpersonal and communication skills, withstudents, parents and staff.- Demonstrates regular attendance and punctuality.- Performs other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requestedby the Principal or Superintendent.- Adheres to professional Codes of Ethics adopted by the Kentucky EducationProfessional Standards Board.KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: To perform the responsibilities as previously outlined.