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Code: 2.180
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HOLMDEL
TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
JOB
DESCRIPTION:
TEACHER
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QUALIFICATIONS:
1.
Possesses minimum of Bachelor's Degree.
2. Holds valid New Jersey
teaching certificate, certificate of
eligibility with advanced standing, or alternate route
certification in accordance with state law and
regulation.
3.
Demonstrates effective problem solving,
communications, organization, planning, record keeping and
human relations skills.
4. Successfully completes required
criminal history check and has proof of U.S.
citizenship or legal resident alien
status.
5.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications
as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
REPORTS
TO:
Principal or designated administrator
JOB GOAL:
To instruct students and facilitate their
learning activities in attainment of established curriculum
goals adopted by the Holmdel Township Board of Education and
within the resources provided by the Board.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.
Instruction
a.
Meets and teaches classes in accordance with
established school philosophy, goals, curriculum and
procedures.
b.
Strives to maximize the educational
achievement of each student.
c.
Employs a variety of instructional techniques
and media and technology, consistent with district
philosophy, goals and objectives, to present educational
material in the most effective manner.
d.
Assesses on an on-going basis, student
strengths and weaknesses, provides appropriate activities to
address student needs, and generates progress reports as
required.
e.
Maintains accurate and complete records as
required by district policy and administrative
regulations.
f.
Refers students with suspected learning
problems to appropriate support personnel using prescribed
district procedures.
2.
Student Management
a.
Creates a classroom environment that is
conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and
interests of the students.
b. Implements all relevant policies
and rules governing student life and conduct.
c.
Develops reasonable rules of classroom
behavior in accordance with district policy and guidelines,
and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just
manner.
3.
Instructional Planning
a.
Plans individual and/or group learning
activities designed to meet student needs.
b.
Prepares for classes assigned and shows
evidence of preparation upon request of supervisory and
administrative personnel.
c.
Participates with other staff members in
curriculum planning during designated meetings.
d.
Incorporates into planning all diagnostic
information provided through special services consultants
(i.e., Child Study Team) and as required in the pupil's
Individual Education Program (IEP).
e.
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions
to protect supplies, equipment, materials and facilities
needed to implement effectively the planned instructional
program.
4.
Professional Development
a.
Strives to maintain and enhance professional
competence through professional reading as well as
participation in workshops, conferences and appropriate staff
development programs in accordance with district
guidelines.
b.
Attends staff meetings as required.
5.
School/Community Relations
a.
Strives to establish cooperative relations and
makes a reasonable effort to communicate with
parents/guardians when necessary.
b.
Cooperates and shares professionally with
members of the administration and other staff.
c.
Maintains confidentiality about students in
accordance with state and federal law as well as district
policy.
d.
Attends parent communication activities (i.e.,
Back-to-School Night, conferences) as designated in the
negotiated agreement between the Holmdel Township Board of
Education and the Holmdel Township Education
Association.
6.
Other Assigned Duties
Performs all other tasks and assumes such other duties as
assigned by the building principal or designated school
administrator.
TERMS OF
EMPLOYMENT:
Ten month year.
Salary established in the Agreement between
the Holmdel Township Board of Education and the Holmdel
Township Education Association.
EVALUATION:
Performance of the position will be evaluated in accordance
with provisions of the Agreement between the Holmdel Township
Board of Education and the Holmdel Township Education
Association.
SOURCE
:
Regular Board Meeting
DATE
:
September 1979
REVISED
:
April 24, 1996