SHERMAN THOMAS CHARTER SCHOOL
CERTIFICATED JOB DESCRIPTION

TEACHER: CLASSROOM

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Supervisor’s Title: Principal
Unit Membership: Certificated
Current Salary Schedule Placement: Certificated Schedule


Overall Responsibilities
Provide instruction using principles of human development and appropriate learning strategies to enable students to make academic, vocational, and/or personal growth.

Specific Responsibilities

1. Teaches reading, language arts, mathematics, social studies, science/health, art, music, physical education, and technology to students utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board of Trustees.

2. Develop lesson plans and instructional materials; provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and prepare materials needed to assist students.

3. Maintains positive relationships with all parents through “back-to-school” events, classroom visitations, conferences, telephone conversations, written communication, and work samples so that parents are aware of their children’s school progress and adjustment.

4. Carries out assigned pupil supervision outside the classroom such as yard duty, assemblies, athletic events, and extracurricular activities, and fire and other emergency drills.

5. Implement policies, procedures, and mandates as required.

6. Prepare and submit requested reports and plans in an accurate and timely manner.

7. Participate in School, District, and department activities and meetings including professional development. 

8. Exhibit a positive outlook toward the educational process by maintaining professional rapport with colleagues, parents, students, and members of the community.

9. Work, communicate, consult and cooperate with other members of the school staff, including administration, counseling, clerical, and other teachers including those having posts of special responsibility and parents/guardians to ensure the best interest of students.

10. Plan and coordinate the work of aides and other paraprofessionals and student teachers (when applicable).

11. Foster positive relationships between students, staff, and community members.

12. Supervise students to assure their safety.

13. Monitor student achievement and adjust instructions in response to student data.

14. Participate in all IEP’s, 504’s, and SST’s, even if they are after 3:15.  *

15. Participate in all Family Night Events, such as New Parent Orientation, Burger Bash, Patriotic Concert, Open House-Spring, Graduation, etc. *

16. Provide detailed emergency lesson plans for substitutes.  

17. Follow all Osha/Covid-19 protocols set in place. 

18. Other related duties as assigned.
    
    
    

*Your yearly bonus is given to pay for these after contract events. 

Qualifications
Specific knowledge of:
*Content of instructional assignment.
*Principles of learning, instruction, and assessment appropriate to the assignment.

Specific Ability to:

1. Assist in an array of learners in developing age-appropriate knowledge and skills.

2. Maintain patience when confronted with challenges and stressful situations.

3. Contribute to the successful fulfillment of the District Mission.

4. Work cooperatively with others to make plans and decisions and to implement programs and activities.

5. Conduct responsibilities of the position based on information and instructions provided in English.

6. Learn and appropriately apply District policies and procedures and other regulations related to the position.

7. Apply strategies appropriate to the age level of the assigned students.

8. Maintain appropriate confidentiality about the status of students, classroom, and school activities.

9. Gather and analyze data to determine student’s abilities and instructional needs.

10. Operate calculator, computer, and data entry terminal.

11. Learn and apply current technology to assigned duties.
    
    Education:
    1. Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
    2. Graduate-level coursework in education.
    
    Experience:
    1. Completion of student teaching.
    
    License:
    1. Valid California Teaching Credential for age/subject assigned.

2. Valid California Driver’s Licence