SPANISH TEACHER - JOB #1166

LOGAN-HOCKING SCHOOL DISTRICT

LOGAN, OHIO

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:  Classroom Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A valid Ohio Teaching License/Certificate
2. Must be certified and meet Highly Qualified requirements in the teaching area.  

REPORTS TO: 

Building Principal

Director of Instruction

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

9-Month Employee.  Salary and work year to be in accordance with the LEA Negotiated Agreement.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instructional Process 

• Plans and implements a program of instruction that adheres to the district philosophy, goals, and objectives as outlined in the adopted course study. 
• Makes purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that provide for effective teaching strategies and maximize time on task. 
• Plans and implements a program of study designed to meet the individual needs of students. 
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies. 
• Encourage student enthusiasm for the learning process and the development of good study habits. 
• Provides progress and interim reports as required. 
• Prepares a substitute folder containing appropriate information as required by the principal. 
• Plans and prescribes purposeful assignments for paraprofessionals, tutors, and volunteers as needed. 
• Recognizes learning problems and makes referrals as appropriate. 
• Demonstrates a strong grasp of the subject matter. 
• Uses effective oral and written expression. 

Curriculum Development    

• Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and is willing to share this knowledge for continual improvement of the school's curriculum. 
• Assists in the ongoing curriculum revision process, including the revision of written courses of study. 
• Become acquainted with supplemental services beneficial to students as an extension of regular classroom activities. 

Classroom Management

• Develops, in accordance with district school guidelines, reasonable rules of classroom behavior and appropriate techniques that are consistently applied. 
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. 
• Shares responsibility during the school day for the supervision of students in all areas of the school. 
• Provides for the supervision of assigned students when circumstances require a brief absence from the assignment. 

Public Relations

• Upholds and enforces board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules and regulations, and is supportive of them to the public. 
• Upholds and adheres to the Ohio Department of Education Professional Code of Conduct Standards.
• Maintains appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time. 
• Strives to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed. 
• Works cooperatively with parents to strengthen the educational program for their children. 
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with other staff members. 

Professional Growth

• Continues professional growth through attendance at workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning. 
• Cooperates with the administration in planning appropriate in-service training programs at a school or at the district level. 
• Attends staff, department, and committee meetings as required. 

Student Evaluation

• Evaluates the accomplishments of students on a regular basis using multiple assessment methods such as teacher-made tests, samples of students' work, mastery skills checklists, criterion-referenced tests, and norm-referenced tests. 
• Makes appropriate adjustments in the instructional program and as required by the principal. 
• Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students

General

• All other duties as assigned by the administrator/supervisor.