School Year:
2012-2013
FAIRFIELD
COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: TEACHER
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
Under limited supervision by the
school principal or his/her designee assists school
administrators by delivering thorough instruction to students
according to South Carolina Department of Education Curriculum
Standards. Maintains management of classroom at all times.
Regularly communicate with parents and relevant stakeholders
regarding students' achievement and behavior. Reports to the
Principal and/or Assistant Principal.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Attend all parent teacher
conferences.
Communicate effectively with
parents and leadership regarding student achievement.
Attend, participate, and
contribute to all IEP meeting when applicable.
Serves as an exemplary role model
at all times.
Ensures that various
instructional strategies are executed to encourage academic
growth in diverse learners.
Carries out all additional duties
(lunch, bus, hall, morning etc…) as directed by school
administration.
Serves as mentor or SAFE-T
evaluator if certified and requested by Principal and/or District
Human Resources or Instructional Personnel.
Will attend required professional
development that is beneficial to the FCSD and its students.
Will maintain teacher
certifications by meeting all certification requirements by South
Carolina Department of Education.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Assists school administrators,
teachers and staff with various romeutine and/or specialized
clerical and administrative duties as assigned, which may include
the following:
Assists assigned teachers with
academic instruction and classroom activities, focusing efforts
on either groups of students or individuals as necessary.
Sets up classrooms and
laboratories for instructional activities.
Assists in coordinating and
implementing special school / classroom projects and programs as
assigned, including but not limited to field trips.
Prepares detailed lesson plans
for approved absences.
Proctors and monitors testing
activities; administers make-up tests.
Creates Syllabi, lesson plans,
rules, expectations, and procedures for classroom/students.
Maintains records, filing
materials, organizing paperwork, typing course materials and
syllabii, etc.
Receives and fills requests for
reproduction work from faculty, staff and volunteers, including
but not limited to copying, laminating and binding; delivers
products to requesting staff.
Ensures that effective classroom
management program is in place.
Creates and maintains student
discipline records and files; prepared detention lists and parent
notifications; prepares packets for disciplinary hearings;
prepares quarterly reports for school administrators and District
Hearing Officer.
Schedules and arranges class
coverage for parent-teacher conferences and other teacher
meetings as necessary.
Prepares student academic report
packets.
Maintains records of textbook
assignments; receipts monies for lost texts; collects books at
end of school term.
Makes daily announcements over
the public address systems.
Responds to inquiries and
requests for assistance in areas of responsibility.
Operates and maintains a variety
of equipment, which may include a computer, printer, typewriter,
copier, fax machine, telephone, two-way radio, laminating
machine, calculator, binding machine, paper shredder,
audio-visual equipment, die cut machine, etc.; uses clerical,
computer and copier supplies, oral thermometer.
Interacts and communicates with a
variety of individuals and groups, including the immediate
supervisor, co-workers, other school administrators and staff,
students, parents/guardians, volunteers, and the general
public.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
May perform non-related and/or
specialized duties as assigned.
Assists with new student
registration.
Collects and accounts for student
fees, fines and payments.
Assists with routine health room
duties as required; calls parents/guardians regarding student
health as necessary.
Performs duties of other clerical
staff as necessary in their absences.
Performs related duties as
required.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Requires Bachelor's degree in
grade/subject area taught with a valid South Carolina Teaching
Certificate. Highly qualified in grade/subject area according to
No Child Left Behind Legislation. Career and Technology Teachers
will meet SCDE requirements for CATE.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED
TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Physical Requirements
:
Requires light work that involves walking or standing most of the
time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a
recurring basis.
Data Conception
: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily
observable, functional, structural or compositional
characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious
standards) of data, people or things.
Interpersonal Communication
: Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to
convey or exchange information. Includes receiving assignments
and/or directions from supervisors and giving instruction and/or
assignments to students.
Language Ability
: Requires the ability to read a variety of policy and procedure
manuals, curriculum materials, texts, computer manuals, etc.
Requires the ability to enter data into computer and prepare
reports, records, teaching materials, correspondence, etc., with
proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts
of speech. Must be able to speak with poise, voice control and
confidence and to articulate information to others.
Intelligence
: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems to
solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete
variables in situations where only limited standardization
exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in oral,
written, diagrammatic or schedule form. Requires the ability to
use influence systems in classroom teaching. Requires the ability
to make routine independent judgments in the absence of
supervisor; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary
occupation. Must have the ability to comprehend and interpret
received information and the ability to comprehend and implement
basic office machinery functions.
Verbal Aptitude
: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to
explain procedures, to follow and give oral and written
instructions; to counsel and teach students. Must be able to
communicate effectively and efficiently with students, teachers
and parents, and with persons of varying ages and
educational/cultural backgrounds.
Numerical Aptitude
: Requires the ability to add and subtract totals, to multiply
and divide, to determine percentages and decimals, to determine
time. Must be able to use practical applications of fractions,
percentages, ratio and proportion.
Form/Spatial Aptitude
: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width
and shape, and visually read various information.
Motor Coordination
: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and
accurately in using automated office equipment and communications
machinery.
Manual Dexterity
: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items including
computer keyboards, office equipment, control knobs, switches,
etc. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
Color Discrimination
: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades
of color.
Interpersonal Temperament
: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and
receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under
minimal levels of stress when confronted with an emergency or
tight deadline. The worker may be subject to danger or risk to a
slight degree, or to tension as a regular, consistent part of the
job.
Physical Communication
: Requires the ability to talk and hear: (talking: expressing or
exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing: perceiving
nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to hear and understand
communications through a telephone.
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Knowledge of Job
: Is knowledgeable in the instructional methods, policies and
procedures of Fairfield County School District pertaining to
specific duties of a professional teacher. Is knowledgeable in
the laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the
specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Has the
ability to comprehend, interpret and apply regulations,
procedures and related information. Is able to establish and
maintain positive relationships and work effectively with adults
and students. Is able to supervise, guide and support students
with patience and kindness. Is able to reinforce skills taught.
Is able to develop and execute lesson plans that positively
impact students. Is able to help motivate students to participate
in educational activities and to want to learn. Is able to
perform job tasks professionally in an environment where
discrimination and other public issues are constant concerns. Has
knowledge of and is able to use modern office practices and
equipment, including computers for word processing and records
management. Has knowledge of proper English usage, vocabulary,
punctuation and spelling; has the mathematical ability to handle
required calculations. Is able to type accurately at a rate
sufficient for the successful performance of assigned duties. Is
skilled in applying a responsible attention to detail as
necessary in preparing records, reports and correspondence. Is
able to read and interpret various materials pertaining to the
responsibilities of the job. Is able to take the initiative to
complete the duties of the position without the need of direct
supervision. Is able to use independent judgment in performing
routine tasks. Has the ability to plan, organize and prioritize
daily assignments and work activities. Is able to offer
assistance to fellow employees as necessary. Knows how to
maintain effective relationships with co-workers, personnel of
other departments, parents, students and members of the public
through contact and cooperation. Has knowledge of the
occupational hazards and safety precautions of the position.
Knows how to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations.
Has the ability to learn and utilize new skills and information
to improve job performance and efficiency.
Quality of Work
: Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and
responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct
any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility.
Maintains high quality communication and interaction with
internal and external entities with whom the position
interacts.
Quantity of Work
: Performs described Essential Functions and related assignments
efficiently and effectively in order to produce quantity of work
which consistently meets established standards and expectations
for students.
Dependability
: Assumes responsibility for completing assigned work. Completes
assigned work within deadlines in accordance with directives,
policy, standards and prescribed procedures. Maintains
accountability for assigned responsibilities in the technical,
human and conceptual areas.
Attendance
: Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies
and procedures regarding absenteeism and tardiness. Provides
adequate notice to principal with respect to all leave
requests.
Initiative and Enthusiasm
: Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting
approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities.
Strives to anticipate work to be accomplished, and initiates
proper and acceptable action for the completion of work with a
minimum of supervision and instruction.
Judgment
: Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility.
Identifies issues or situations as they occur and specifies
decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying
alternative solutions to issues or situations. Implements
decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies
and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or
experienced advice where appropriate and researches issues,
situations and alternatives before exercising judgment.
Cooperation
: Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to
meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instruction
and direction when clarification of results or consequences are
justified, i.e., poor communications, variance with established
policies or procedures, etc. Offers suggestions and
recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation intra- and
inter-departmentally.
Relationships with Others
: Shares knowledge with principal, assistant principal and
colleagues for mutual benefit. Contributes to maintaining high
morale among all employees. Develops and maintains cooperative
and courteous relationships inter- and intra-departmentally, and
with external entities with whom the position interacts.
Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and
complaints in order to established and maintain good will.
Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image.
Coordination of Work
: Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities
for the completion of work in accordance with sound
time-management methodology. Avoids duplication of effort.
Estimates expected time of completion of work elements and
establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Attends required
meetings, planning sessions and discussions on time. Implements
work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated
schedules.
Safety and Housekeeping
: Adheres to all established safety and housekeeping standards.
Ensures such standards are not violated.
DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an employment
agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to
alter this job description at any time without notice.
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