Job Description

VALLEJO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Human Resources

665 Walnut Avenue, Vallejo, CA 94592

JOB DESCRIPTION

TEACHER:

Title: Teacher Reports To: School Site Principal or Designee

Department: Academic Achievement & Accountability (AAA) Work Year: 183 Days per year

Classification: Certificated Salary: See Certificated Salary Schedule

Date Approved: January 2007

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

The teacher, under the direction of the School Site Principal, delivers an educational program for students and supports other school programs as required.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate exhibits respect and care for students, parents, fellow staff members, and administrative colleagues. Essential qualities include open-mindedness, fairness, consistency, a sense of humor, and emotional stability. It's imperative to possess the ability to make decisions and perform job duties in alignment with district standards.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Provides planned learning experiences in order to motivate pupils and best utilize the available time for instruction.
Instructs students in reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, health, art, physical education, music, and citizenship, following the curriculum approved by the Board of Education. Utilizes appropriate learning activities aligned with the adopted course of study. Additionally, may provide instruction in a foreign language.
Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning

atmosphere in the classroom.

Assesses students' academic and social development, maintains accurate records, prepares progress reports, and communicates effectively with parents regarding each student's individual progress.
Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and

helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems.

With the assistance of students, designs a functional and visually appealing learning environment by creating displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
Performs basic attendance accounting and business services as required.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids and instructional supplies, and maintains required inventory records.
Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
Insures a comfortable room environment through control of heating, lighting and ventilation to the extent possible.
May plan and coordinate the work of aides, teacher assistants and other paraprofessionals.
Participates with other professional staff members in the social hygiene and outdoor education programs.
Administers group standardized test in accordance with district testing program.
Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school of assignment and/or on the district level.
Shares in the sponsorship of student activities and participates in faculty committees.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Appropriate credential as required by the District and the State for the position.

ENVIRONMENT: School and Office.

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS:

Frequency Key; None (1) Occasional - up to 25% of shift (2); Intermittently - up to 50% of shift (3); Frequently — up to 75% of shift (4)

Activity Frequency

Walk: 4

Grip/Grasp 4

Sit: 3

Extend/Flex Neck: 3

Drive: 1

Use Right Hand: 4

Perform Repetitive Hand Motions: 3

Use Left Hand: 4

Bend: 2

Lift/carry: (0-10 lbs) 3

Twist: 2

Lift/carry: (11-25 lbs) 3

Squat: 2

Lift/carry: (26-40 lbs) 2

Kneel: 2

Lift/carry: (41-100 lbs) 1

Climb: 2

Stand: 4

Reach above shoulder: 3

Keyboarding/Mouse Work: 2

Ability to See: 4

Ability to Hear: 4

The Vallejo City Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal and state laws, ensuring that no discrimination occurs in any employment practice based on age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political or union affiliation, physical or mental disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or sex. Additionally, the District is compliant with ADA requirements.

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