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 provides instruction to students and contributes to additional school programs as needed.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrates respect and consideration for students, parents, colleagues, and administrators. Key attributes include open-mindedness, fairness, consistency, emotional stability, and a sense of humor. Must be able to make sound decisions and carry out responsibilities in accordance with district policies.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Instructs students in subjects such as reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, health, art, physical education, music, and citizenship, following the curriculum approved by the Board of Education and using appropriate 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.

Assesses students’ academic and social development, maintains accurate records, prepares progress reports, and keeps parents informed about individual student 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.
Oversees students during activities outside the classroom throughout the assigned workday.
Administers group standardized tests in alignment with the district’s testing program guidelines.
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)

The Vallejo City Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with federal and state laws, prohibiting discrimination 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. The District also fully adheres to ADA requirements.

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