LEMOORE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT TEACHER Position Description JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the site administrator, provides instructional services to students in assigned areas. Assists with other school programs , as assigned. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Certification: • Appropriate valid California credential or license authorizing service in the grade levels and subject areas assigned. Must meet requirements of all applicable board policies, state and federal laws, including English language learner certification and the No Child Left Behind Act. • Bachelor’s degree, including all courses to meet credential requirements. A bachelor’s degree is not required where a designated subjects (vocational) credential is appropriate for an elective class. • Experience: student teaching (except in the case of designated subjects credential holders); internship; or full-time teaching experience. • Personal Qualities: Appearance, grooming and personality which establish a desirable example for students. Ability to meet district standards for physical and mental health; Ability to: • Effectively deliver an instructional program that is aligned with district curricular standards; • Establish and maintain a learning environment that advances student learning; • Monitor and record student progress in a manner that is understandable to students and parents; • Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including students, parents and co-workers; • Represent and support the district or school in conversations with the public; • Understand and carry out oral and written directions; • Effectively communicate verbally and in writing; Knowledge of: • Student learning and development principles and practices; • Assigned subject matter, including approved district course of study and curriculum; • Pedagogical methods and techniques that promote student learning; • Student supervision and intervention practices in classroom and campus settings; • Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary; • Reading and writing communication skills; • Interpersonal relations skills using tact, patience, and courtesy; • Record-keeping techniques; ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Teach individual or small groups of students; • Prepare lessons that are aligned with district curricular standards; • Instructs students in citizenship and subject matter specified in state law, administrative regulations and procedures of the school district; • Observe and control behavior of students according to approved procedures; • Report progress regarding student performance and behavior; • Confer with parents/guardians regarding individual student progress; • Participate in professional growth activities that enrich teacher effectiveness; • Supervise students in a variety of settings and maintaining classroom discipline; • Operate equipment needed to support teaching, including computers, duplicating equipment; and presentation technology; • Confer with teachers and administrators concerning programs and materials to meet student needs; • Assure the health and safety of students by following all health and safety rules; • Direct group activities of students as assigned; • Maintain inventory of books and teaching aids; order classroom supplies; instructs students on proper care of school materials and equipment to prevent loss or abuse; • Participates in faculty and or district committees and the sponsorship of student activities; • Perform other related duties as assigned; WORKING CONDITIONS: Environment: • School Environment; • Close contact with high school age students; Physical Abilities: • Sufficient vision to read material with or without vision aides; • Sufficient hearing to conduct in-person conversations with students, teachers and parents; • Sufficient voice volume to be heard at normal conversational distances; • Ability to stand, sit or walk for extended periods of time; • Physical, mental and emotional stamina to endure stressful conditions; • Use hands to touch, handle, reach, feel objects, controls, or tools; • Occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds; The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Board Approval: 10-19-06