Jr./Sr. High Choir Teacher

Williamstown Independent SchoolsJob Description-Classroom TeacherTITLE: Jr./Sr. High Choir 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.