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:

Guided by the School Site Principal, the teacher delivers instructional programs to students and supports additional school activities as needed.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrates respect and concern for students, parents, other staff members and administrative colleagues. Open-mindedness, fairness, consistency, sense of humor and emotional stability are all important qualities. Must have the ability to make decisions and perform on the job according to district standards.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Instructs students in subjects such as reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, health, art, physical education, music, and citizenship, using the curriculum approved by the Board of Education along with other suitable learning activities. May also provide instruction in a foreign language.
Provides planned learning experiences in order to motivate pupils and best utilize the available time for instruction.
Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning

atmosphere in the classroom.

Evaluates pupil’s academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, prepares progress reports, and communicates with parents on the individual pupil’s progress.
Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and

helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems.

Collaborates with students to design a visually engaging and effective learning environment using displays, bulletin boards, and interactive learning centers.
Performs basic attendance accounting and business services as required.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Chooses and requests books, teaching materials, and classroom supplies, while keeping accurate inventory records as required.
Ensures a comfortable classroom setting by managing heating, lighting, and ventilation as circumstances allow.
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.
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.

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)

In accordance with federal and state laws, the Vallejo City Unified School District operates as an unbiased employer committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, without discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, marital status, health condition, nationality, political or union ties, physical or mental disabilities, race, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Moreover, the District's employment practices align with the regulations established by the ADA.

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