About the Role
PRIMARY FUNCTION
: To provide appropriate learning experiences and educational opportunities for each student assigned to the class.
REPORTS TO:
Principal
SALARY SCHEDULE:
Teacher
WORK DAYS:
190
Requirements
Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university Preferred: Advanced degree(s)
Experience, Skill and Certification: Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate in the assigned teaching field Special Education General Curriculum, Mathematics 6-12 or English 6-12
Essential Duties
Teaching Tasks
Provides Instruction
Teaches at an appropriate instructional level
Provides content development
Builds for transfer
Assesses and Encourages Student Progress
Promotes student engagement
Monitors student progress
Responds to both adequate and inadequate student progress
Supports students
Manages the Learning Environment
Uses time efficiently
Maintains effective physical setting for instruction
Maintains appropriate student behavior in the classroom
Virtual
Duties and Responsibilities
Ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders in the Virtual Platform in written and oral form, including electronic media, using positive interpersonal skills
Uses a variety of programs and software applications, as appropriate, to complete instructional and administrative tasks
Participate in professional learning to enhance ability to provide engaging online instruction a. Participate in required Professional Learning that leads to virtual teaching endorsement
Clearly articulates deadlines, schedules, and procedures to students and parents to ensure that students complete coursework in a timely manner
General
Duties and Responsibilities
b. Complies with school, district, and state administrative regulations and Board of Education policiesc. Demonstrates professional practices in teachingd. Acts in a professional manner and assumes responsibility for the total school program, its safety and good order2. Performs other duties as required based on the specific content area taught (such as content-area competitions, after-hours activities, and so on).
Teacher Duties and Responsibilities
Follows professional practices consistent with school and district policies in working with students, students’ records, parents, and colleagues
Interacts in a professional manner with students and parents
Is available to students and parents for conferences according to district policies
Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications
Maintains confidentiality of students and students’ records
Works cooperatively with school administrators, special support personnel, colleagues, and parents
Conducts assigned classes at the times scheduled
Enforces regulations concerning student conduct and discipline
Is punctual
Provides adequate information, plans, and materials for substitute teacher
Maintains accurate, complete and appropriate records and files reports promptly
Attends and participates in faculty meeting and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy
Complies with conditions as stated in the Contract of Employment
Models correct use of language, oral and written
Demonstrates accurate and up-to-date knowledge of content
Implements designated curriculum
Maintains lesson plans as required by school policy
Assigns reasonable tasks and homework to students
Takes precautions to protect records, equipment, materials, and facilities
Assumes responsibility for supervising students in out-of-class settings
Plans and coordinates purposeful assignments for paraprofessional(s), other supporting staff, and volunteer(s), and provides input to the administrative staff on the performance of these individuals.
Performs other duties as required by the district, the school, or student need.
Terms of Employment:
Incumbents will receive an annual contract. The work calendar will be 190 days. Salary will be determined based on level of certification an allowable experience.
Non-Essential Responsibilities
A responsibility is considered to be “non-essential” (for the purposes of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) if:
it is shared between multiple incumbents in the job; or
it could be performed by an employee in another job within the workgroup