Drivers Education

Job Goal:** To provide students with academic skills necessary to function in daily living; to achieve success on state and national achievement tests, and to serve as a foundation for learning at the next grade level.**Lesson Plans** Utilizes and references districts and/or state mandated competencies, objectives, and/or benchmarks Uses a variety of effective teaching procedures, materials/media, and assessments appropriate for learners Documents and reports to principal (by grading period) completion of and progress on state benchmarks, frameworks, blueprints and writing rubrics Submits lesson plans to principal as instructed**Classroom Management** Attends to routine tasks during initial minutes of class Uses instructional time effectively/time on task Promotes a positive and safe classroom environment conducive to learning Provides a smooth transition from one activity to another Maintains appropriate classroom discipline Maintains poise and self-control Establishes high expectations for learners Promotes active learner participation Shows evidence of appropriate and positive student-teacher interaction Monitors access and usage of the internet Monitors access and usage of the internet**Delivery of Instruction (Follow Lesson Cycle)** Shows evidence of student growth based on Mississippi Testing program, research based data and/or norm referenced test over a two year period Provides guided practice activities for students Uses interest approach to introduce lesson Motivates students with the purpose and importance of the lesson Provides individualized instruction appropriate for level of the learner Presents lesson in an appropriate scope and sequence Provides learners with appropriate practice on lesson content Adjusts instruction/re-teaches as necessary Provides appropriate lesson closure**Effective Teaching Practices** Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter Accommodates individual differences and learning styles Uses a variety of instructional techniques or methods Communicates directions clearly Uses correct oral and written communication Uses technology and instructional aides effectively Demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching and learning Addresses the varied achievement levels of students Demonstrates concern for students as individuals Documents instruction based on state benchmarks**Evaluation of Student Progress** Links state assessments to classroom instruction Uses a variety of evaluation methods Provides appropriate evaluation feedback to student, parents, and administrators in a timely manner Maintains records of student performance (grade book, progress reports, rubrics, benchmarks, etc.) Shows evidence of student growth based on the Mississippi testing program, research-based data and/or norm referenced test Utilizes state writing rubrics to evaluate progress on written assignments Administers and reports progress on state practice tests as required**Professional Responsibility** Dresses in an appropriate and professional manner Arrives on time and remains until the designated time to leave for all assignments Complies with school policies, State Department of Education regulations, School Board policies and supports the school system Attends all meetings, workshops, and in service training programs required by the school or district Demonstrates professional behavior at all times with the community, administrators, teachers, parents and students Maintains equipment and fixed assets according to the district policy Seeks professional development activities to address personal professional growth Promotes the districts, vision, mission and goals**Technology** Demonstrates knowledge of SAM SPECTRA Demonstrate knowle ge of programs utilized to better ensure student academic growth and success