Darnall Charter School

Position Description

TITLE: Classroom Teacher                   

REPORTS TO: Site Administrators

DEPARTMENT: Darnall Charter School         

CLASSIFICATION:  Certificated

SALARY RANGE: $40,000-$81,400                                                                               

Brief Description of Position:

Provides an educational program for students in grades K-6 or a combination thereof, and assists in other school programs as assigned.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Teaches language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, music and other appropriate learning activities to students in a classroom utilizing course of study adopted by the Darnall Charter School Board.
2. Develops student understanding through a variety of relevant instructional strategies connecting prior knowledge and interests.
3. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction.
4. Adapts the curriculum to meet the needs of each student, engaging all students.
5. Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction.
6. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve an effective learning atmosphere in the classroom; implements and supports the Darnall discipline policy; promotes fairness and good citizenship.
7. Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports: uses multiple sources to assess student learning to provide feedback and guide instruction.
8. Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student progress and explain the school program.
9. Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and intervening in student health, social, and learning problems.
10. Creates and maintains an effective environment for student learning.
11. Participates cooperatively and actively in the site governance and follows site adopted policies and procedures.
12. Improves professional competence through active participation in onsite professional development.
13. Collaborates regularly with teachers, administrators, and support staff to improve student achievement.
14. Participates in the Darnall Teacher evaluation process.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

1. Selects, orders, and maintains books and instructional materials; maintains required inventory records.
2. Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
3. Administers standardized tests in accordance with Darnall testing program.
4. Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
5. Participates in school events as required.
6. Performs other duties as assigned, including special assignments during crises or emergency situations as determined by the administrator.
7. Is prepared, punctual, and professional.
8. May plan and supervise the work of classified personnel.

Assignment Type and Work Year

Assignment in this class is full-time. Work year is single track year-round.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

1.   Credential: Valid teaching credential as required by California law, CLAD certificate required

2.   Education: Bachelor’s degree, including all courses needed to meet credential requirements.

3.   Experience: Successful completion of 2 verifiable years of elementary teaching. May   

      include student teaching, substitute teaching, classroom experience, or any 

      combination thereof.