Social Studies Teacher (.1)
Willowbrook High School
Available: August 2012 - Part Time
TEACHER POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Staff Development Evaluation Committee of DuPage High School District 88 has identified the following functions as those representative of a teacher’s role in District 88. The identified functions include the following: Planning, Instruction, Management and Related Functions.
Within each function, representative activities have been stated to serve as guidelines for the teacher.
TEACHER POSITION DESCRIPTION
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Teacher |
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Department Head |
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The classroom teacher is responsible for the organization and operation of classroom instruction in accordance with course, department, school and district goals, objectives, policies and procedures. The teacher is accountable to his department head and principal. |
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MAJOR POLICY RESPONSIBILITY:
The classroom teacher, as a subject-matter specialist, prepares and organizes daily instruction, emphasizing quality instruction as the most important function of the school. Cooperating with fellow teachers and his/her department head, the teacher will facilitate student achievement of established curricular goals through a variety of appropriate teaching techniques.
I. Planning
A. Participates with other staff members in determining and achieving school programs, goals and objectives.
B. Follows department goals and course objectives as the basis of instructional planning.
C. Pre-assesses student readiness for new instruction.
D. Paces program through the curriculum according to student/class needs and abilities.
E. Matches resources, teaching strategies and assessment to the learning goals and objectives.
II. Instruction
A. Prepares and executes lesson plans according to course objectives.
B. Clearly communicates the expectations for each lesson.
C. Organizes instructional materials for each lesson.
D. Makes effective use of class time.
E. Varies teaching to accommodate a variety of learning styles and resources.
F. Demonstrates clearly the relationship between new and previously presented material.
G. Assigns and evaluates class work and homework on a timely basis.
H. Assesses student progress regularly.
I. Clarifies concepts and strengthens skills through use of relevant examples and/or demonstrations.
J. Involves students in the learning process.
K. Demonstrates knowledge, understanding and skill to teach the subject matter.
L. Establishes and maintains an appropriate instructional climate.
- Management
A. Clearly communicates classroom, as well as school, rules and procedures.
B. Maintains discipline and deals with unacceptable student behavior consistently and appropriately.
C. Maintains and submits upon request accurate and complete records as required by law, District policy and administrative regulations.
D. Upholds and enforces departmental and school rules, administrative regulations and Board Policy.
- Related Functions
A. Demonstrates effective communication skills when dealing with immediate supervisors, parents, students, peers and other school groups.
B. Participates in school/community relations and strives to present a positive school image to the community when serving in a representative role for the school district.
C. Continues professional development.
D. Fulfills all contractual obligations