QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Demonstrate a cognitive understanding of the subject matter and pedagogical skills in his/her teaching field.
2. Possess excellent communication skills.
3. Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.
4. Exhibit excellent public relation and interpersonal skills.
5. Knowledge and understanding of the change process, organizational development, conflict resolution, and facilitations skills.
6. Demonstrate highly effective organizational and consensus building skills.
7. Understand the value of planning and demonstrate ability to develop and implement short and long range instructional plans based upon effective instructional strategies, knowledge of the discipline, student needs and performances, the global society, the community, and the curriculum.
8. Understand the various learning styles and show competence in developing and delivering instruction appropriate to students’ developmental needs.
9. Understanding cultural diversity through providing instruction appropriate to diverse cultures and populations, learning styles, and background experiences.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Plan, organize, and provide appropriate learning experiences within the assigned area(s) of responsibility.
2. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity, interest, and abilities of students.
3. Guide the learning process toward the achievement of established district curriculum goals.
4. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
5. Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, provides progress reports as required, and communicate with parents as deemed necessary.
6. Identify the special needs of students and seek assistance of others as needed.
7. Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
8. Develop a student behavior plan that is consistent with established administrative policies.
9. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
10. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
11. Make a provision for being available to students on a daily basis, as well as parents by appointment.
12. Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aides, volunteers, and student teachers, and makes written evaluation as required.