ALPINE UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT

Classroom Teacher

Position  Description

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Defintion

Under supervision to perform skilled professional tasks designed to instruct students in those areas designated by the course of study and to do related tasks as well.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This position constitutes the majority of certificated positions in the district.     It is distinguished from resource teachers, psychologists, nurses, speech therapists and counselors in that no additional special credentials are required and that the majority of the time is devoted to classroom instruction of students with a full spectrum of abilities and needs.

Qualifications

Knowledge of curriculum, child development , teaching techniques,  learning styles  and professional  standards.

Ability to serve as  (1)  manager of  learning experiences,  and  ( 2 )  to operationally  provide learning   experiences.

Duty  #1.      Classroom Management:      The Teacher as a Developer and Orchestrator of   Learning Experience, i.e., The Teacher as a Manager.

 Duty #2.     Classroom Operation:    The Teacher as the Learning Experience,

i.e., The Teacher as an Operator and as a Performer.

 Typical Tasks  for  Duty  #1:    The Teacher as a Manager

1.   Meets  formally and informally with  students and their parents

2.     Holds  scheduled  classes  and  appointments

3.     Evaluates student performance

4 .    Grades student  products

5.      Provides the classroom information to substitute or replacement teachers.

6.      Supervises student research

7.      Masters job-related materials and keeps current

8.      Directs  students  in their performance  of  a variety of  methods  of  instruction both    as individuals  and  in groups.  The instructional methods may include (a) lectures, (b) demonstrations,   (c)  Recitations/discussions, (d)  case  studies,   (e)  presentations  of  audio  and video media,  and (f )  simulations

9.      Supervises student activities in a variety of  settings,  e.g.,  (a) standard formal classrooms,(b)  resource rooms,  

     (c)  cafeterias, (d) gymnasiums/athletic fields, (e) libraries, and (f )   simulation areas

10.    Plans instruction applying the principles of learning and communication

11.   Evaluates ef fectiveness of  instruction

12.   Plans special programs

13.   Develops curriculum requirements

14.   Controls teaching effectiveness& effficiency

15. Administers regulations and policies

16.    Organizes classwork and homework

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 17.    Sees logistical support for learning and teaching

18.    Reports  progress  and needs

19.     Develops and maintains student morale and discipline

20.    Certifies student accomplishment

21.     Provides  instruction  in careers, health,  manners  and morals  as prescribed by the Calif ornia State Department of Education.

 Typical Tasks  for Duty  #2:     Classroom Operation

1.     Gives remedial help to students

2.     Participates on child study team and school assessment teams

3.    Helps students prepare independent work

4 .   Develops print and other media for classroom use

5.    Perf orms a variety of methods of  instruction using a variety of methods

of  instruction in a variety of settings  (see tasks 8 and 9 under Duty #1) .

 'l'YPICAL DUTIES

 Productive Teaching Techniques

1.  The teacher uses probing questions for understanding of concepts, relationships and for feedback to the teacher

2.  The teacher uses student ideas in instruction

3.  The teacher uses structuring comments such as examples to serve as advance organizers

4 .   The teacher uses varied teaching strategies and materials which stimulate student    learning

5.      The teacher explains things well; puts ideas across logically and orderly

6.      The teacher provides opportunities for pupils to learn material  that they will be  later tested on

Positive Interpersonal Relations

1.     The teacher  shows respect  for pupils

2.     The teacher is tolerant of  students who have diff erent ideas

3.     The teacher uses supportive criticism rather than blame, shame, or sarcasm

4.     The teacher  is fair , impartial,  and objective in treatment of pupils

5.     The teacher is readily available to students during the work day

6.     The teacher provides opportunities for all pupils to attain success

 Organized/Structured Class Management

1.     The teacher constantly monitors pupils ' progress, time on task , and adjusts the pace accordingly

2.     The teacher presents material in a well-organized fashion in order to use class  time  ef f iciently

3.     The teacher has well-def ined objectives for pupils and is working toward them

4.     The teacher uses pupil assignments that are relevant and in sufficient amount for depth learning

5.     The teacher is businesslike and task-oriented in behavior

6.     The teacher keeps the "difficulty level of instruction" appropriate for each individual

Desirable Out-of-Class Behavior

1.  The teacher is a good team worker

2.  The teacher strives for improvement through positive participation in professional growth activities

3.  The teacher assumes responsibilities outside the classroom as they relate to school

4.  The teacher is committed to the primary goal of assisting pupil growth

5.  The teacher utilizes community resources in instruction

Other

The teacher adheres to ethical standards as stipulated by California Administrative Code, Title 5, Section 80130.

Education:  Possesses, or eligible for, authorizing credential in the State of California.

APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

ALPINE UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT

December 8, 1982