Job Description

Title:   TEACHER - PRE-IB

Position Type: Exempt

Primary Function:

Assume responsibility for the planning and delivery of instruction designed for student learning in the classroom and the school.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Holds a professional license with a teaching endorsement at the appropriate level (elementary, middle, or high school)
• Master’s Degree in content field preferred, but not required
• Advanced Placement course teaching experience preferred, but not required
• Strong background in curriculum development and a willingness to travel for pre-IB/IB training
• Strong appreciation and background in liberal arts education preferred
• Possesses broad international perspective and cultural appreciation
• Demonstrates professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, parents, school personnel, and members of the community
• Ability to move about in room to monitor students and check work in classrooms with varied seating and desk organization patterns.
• Ability to travel to more than one work location in the course of the day if assigned to an itinerant position.
• Ability to prepare required written reports.
• Ability to monitor and ensure appropriate student behavior, including outdoor activity areas, gymnasiums, etc.
• Possesses high moral standards and integrity

Performance Responsibilities:

• Plans and prepares for classroom instruction
• Provides a positive classroom environment that promotes student learning
• Uses a variety of instructional strategies to meet varied student needs
• Complies with state laws, school board policies, and administrative regulations
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed for an orderly, productive classroom and school
• Encourages the productive citizenship and respectful conduct of students
• Monitors and assesses student progress
• Identifies resources and personnel to meet the needs of individual students
• Maintains accurate, complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
• Informs parents regarding student progress, the instructional program, and other school issues
• Demonstrates positive school-community relations
• Works cooperatively with colleagues, support staff, and administration
• Engages in professional growth activities and demonstrates professionalism
• Identifies needed resources and materials for classroom instruction
• Contributes to the total school program
• Performs other duties as assigned by school administrator

Reports to:

School Administrator and IB Coordinator

Terms of Employment:

200 days per year. Additional days may be contracted for specific job assignments. Salary according to School Board Pay Plan.

Evaluation:

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy and administrative regulations on the evaluation of licensed personnel.

4/24/1998