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Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District

Job Description: Secondary Classroom Teacher

REPORTS TO: Building Principal  

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

STATUS: Full Time, Salary

DATE REVISED: May 10, 2016

BASIC FUNCTION: 

Help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development in a safe, productive and well-organized education program that aims to benefit all students. 

SPECIFICATIONS/QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelors degree or higher in Education from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Iowa teaching license with appropriate endorsements.
• Successful student teaching and/or prior teaching experience.
• Completion of Child Abuse Reporting Training.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• 188-Day Contract.
• The VSCSD Board of Directors in negotiation with the VSEA establishes salary & work year.

EVALUATION: The Building Principal evaluates the performance of this job.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Adhere to applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations, board policies and administrative rules.
2. Demonstrate organization and professionalism in fulfilling the responsibilities of the position.
3. Maintain a "service orientation" and treat all students, parents, staff, and visitors with professional courtesy.
4. Demonstrate a positive attitude toward school, students and job while communicating the same to the community.
5. Attend seminars, trainings, classes, and professional development as needed to stay current with state and federal regulations and requirements and maintain licensure.
6. Dress appropriately for the position and work required.
7. Accept constructive criticism and suggestions while seeking to improve each performance responsibility.
8. Maintain professionalism related to confidentiality of student records and the school operation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

1. Instruct students by lecturing, demonstrating, and using audiovisual aids and other materials to supplement presentations.
2. Prepare course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school.
3. Assign lessons and correct homework.
4. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
5. Administer testing to evaluate pupil progress, records results, and issue reports to inform parents of progress.
6. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
7. Keep attendance records.
8. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
9. Meet with parents to discuss student progress and problems.
10. Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
11. Perform related duties such as sponsoring one or more activities or student organizations, assisting pupils in selecting course of study, and counseling student in adjustment and academic problems.
12. Plan and coordinate the work of associates and others in the classroom.
13. Keep principal informed of student issues or concerns.
14. Provide opportunities to incorporate 21st Century skills in the classroom setting.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Able to communicate effectively via a telephone and email in a clear, precise manner.
2. Able to write and record reports utilizing basic computer functions.
3. Able to climb stairs or stand and walk for extended periods of time.
4. Able to sit, reach, carry, push, bend body at waist, bend both knees, twist, and stoop while handling items.
5. Able to read and interpret policies, procedures and employee handbook.
6. Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
7. Able to hear and speak in order to communicate with students, parents, co-workers, and supervisors.

WORKING CONDITIONS:  

1. Primary work setting is the Assigned Attendance Center but duties at times may require working within various attendance centers in the district or accompanying students to special events such as work experience or field trips.
2. May be required to ride a school bus or drive school vehicles to carry out responsibilities of the position.
3. May be required to work additional hours as required for special events or during certain times of the year.

The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by a negotiated contract.