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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:

Under the direction of the School Site Principal, the teacher delivers educational instruction to students and supports other school initiatives as required.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Exhibits respect and care for students, parents, fellow staff members, and administrative peers. Possesses qualities such as open-mindedness, fairness, consistency, a sense of humor, and emotional stability. Demonstrates the ability to make decisions and execute job responsibilities in accordance with district standards.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Provides planned learning experiences in order to motivate pupils and best utilize the available time for instruction.
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.
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.

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:

Insures a comfortable room environment through control of heating, lighting and ventilation to the extent possible.
Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids and instructional supplies, and maintains required inventory records.
Administers group standardized test in accordance with district testing program.
Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
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 in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school of assignment and/or on the district level.
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)

Activity Frequency

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

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

Keyboarding/Mouse Work: 2

Ability to See: 4

Ability to Hear: 4

The Vallejo City Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to federal and state laws, ensuring that no employment practice discriminates 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 complies with the requirements outlined in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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