DEFINITION: The teacher provides academic instruction, and teaches physical and social skills to students in conjunction with the education philosophy and curriculum requirements of the District. Teachers may be assigned to any grade or subject within the K-12 range which they are qualified to teach. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The classroom teacher has the primary responsibility for planning and delivering instruction and evaluating students’ progress to promote students mastery of skills and content knowledge. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: The classroom teacher receives general direction from and reports to the Principal. Classroom teachers exercise functional supervision over any classified staff assigned to their classroom. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Provide instruction in accordance with the abilities and achievements of the pupils assigned to his or her classes, and in conformance with the District’s philosophy, goals and objectives as expressed in the Board’s adopted courses of study. E 2. Align classroom curriculum with District courses of study and adopted materials. E 3. Deliver instruction using appropriate delivery strategies, including lecture, observation, inquiry, discussion, cooperative learning, manipulatives, and other hands on experience. E 4. Use large group, small group, and individual instruction appropriate to subject matter and student needs. E 5. Plan and prepare daily schedule, lessons, and activities to achieve a balanced program of individual and group work at the achievement level of the students involved. E 6. Plan and prepare daily schedule, lessons, activities, and materials for substitute teachers. E 7. Cooperate with other professional staff in the assessment and instructional planning for individual needs. E 8. Provide learning situations which enhance student acquisition of knowledge and the mastery of skills. E 9. Participate in school/department or grade level curriculum meetings. E 10. Establish and maintain high standards of student behavior in order to establish a productive, exiting classroom environment conductive to learning. E 11. Conduct formative and summative evaluation to assess student achievement of curriculum objectives. E 12. Administer group and standardized tests in accordance with the District’s testing program and inform students, parents, and administration of student progress. E 13. Provide an attractive physical environment in the classroom through displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers connected to learning objectives that maximize interest and motivation. E 14. Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs outlined in Federal and State requirements. E 15. Attend and participate in school related activities as required. E 16. Maintain parent contacts and hold parent conferences as required and when necessary to support or promote student achievement. E 17. Plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals, parents, and volunteers as assigned. E 18. Attend and participate in required in-services training activities and works with his/her principal in planning his/her own professional growth. E 19. Identify and attempt to meet special needs of pupils, and initiate referrals to special programs and services personnel as necessary. E 20. Develop and prioritize long and short term learning objectives within curriculum guidelines. E 21. Supervise students in various school situations. E 22. Utilize evaluation results to plan for subsequent instruction. E 23. Inventory and requisition books, instructional materials, and supplies as needed. E 24. Participate in faculty and committee meetings as necessary. E 25. Perform related duties as assigned. NECESSARY EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: Knowledge of: 1. Strategies and methods used in lesson planning, instructing, and evaluating progress of students. 2. Strategies and methods to instruct students individually in group situations. 3. Techniques for effective student motivation and discipline. 4. Innovative curriculum development strategies. 5. Strategies for working with students of multi-ethnic and varying socio-economic backgrounds. Skill and Ability to: 1. Plan and deliver an effective instructional program. 2. Achieve and realize compatibility between personal professional goals and District philosophy and curriculum programs. 3. Adapt the curriculum and materials to the needs of each student. 4. Cooperate with school and District staff and parent community in instructional planning for individual student achievement. 5. Maintain accurate records for reporting purposes. 6. Provide a safe, positive and productive environment which maintains student interest and motivation. 7. Provide instruction according to State and Federal program requirements. 8. Direct and supervise assigned classified personnel. 9. Analyze and interpret test scores for purposes of designing and delivering appropriate instruction. 10. Effectively communicate in written and verbal form with students, school personnel, parents and administration. 11. Work effectively with students of varying ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. 12. Establish rapport, communicate with, and involve parents in their child’s total education. 13. Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with students, teachers, parents, and community. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education/Licenses/Certificate: An appropriate valid California Teaching Credential for the grade level and/or subject area assigned. WORKING CONDITIONS: Environment: Primarily classroom environment, some outside environment. Physical Abilities: Seeing to monitor student activities. Hearing and speaking to exchange information and assist students in instructional activities, and sitting or standing for extended periods of time.