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:

With guidance from the School Site Principal, the teacher delivers educational instruction to students and supports additional school activities as needed.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Shows respect and care for students, parents, fellow staff, and administrators. Important traits include being open-minded, fair, consistent, having a good sense of humor, and maintaining emotional stability. Must be capable of making decisions and carrying out duties in line with district guidelines.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, health, art, physical education, music and citizenship to pupils, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriated learning activities. May teach a foreign language.
Provides planned learning experiences in order to motivate pupils and best utilize the available time for instruction.
Sets and upholds student behavior expectations essential for creating an effective learning environment.

atmosphere in the classroom.

Assesses students’ academic and social development, maintains accurate records, prepares progress updates, and communicates with parents about each student’s progress.
Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and

helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems.

Creates with assistance from pupils a functional and attractive environment for learning through 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.
Insures a comfortable room environment through control of heating, lighting and ventilation to the extent possible.
Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
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.
Might organize and oversee the tasks of aides, teacher assistants, and other support staff.
Collaborates with fellow professionals in social hygiene and outdoor education initiatives.

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)

VALLEJO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to federal and state laws by prohibiting discrimination in any employment practices based on age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political or union affiliation, physical or mental disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or gender. The District also complies with ADA regulations.

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