(R1) - Itinerant Severe Disabilities

Teacher

Reports To: Principal

Job Goal: To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, social, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation.

Qualifications: As set by state certification authorities.

Employment Term: Based upon contract.

Salary: Based upon Fayette County teacher pay scale.

Responsibilities: Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated. Develops and maintains a classroom environment conductive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided. Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved. Strives to implement by instruction and action the school's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives, including, but not limited to, EDGE programs. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Evaluates and monitors student progress on a regular basis. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation. Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy. Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms. Attends and participates in faculty meetings. Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods. Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials. Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned. Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students. Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others. Provides for his/her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning. Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives and provides for appropriate time on task. Maintains professional work habits. Responsible for any other duties assigned by the Principal. Responsible for state adopted job responsibilities as follows: TEACHER PERFORMANCE CRITERIA: The expectations for teacher performance are based upon the West Virginia Professional Teaching Standards. The seven standards by which teacher performance is measured are as follows: Standard 1: Curriculum and Planning The teacher demonstrates a deep and extensive knowledge of the subject matter. The teacher designs standards-driven instruction using state-approved curricula. The teacher uses a balanced assessment approach to guide student learning. Standard 2: The Learner and the Learning Environment 2.1 The teacher understands and responds to the unique characteristics of learners. 2.2 The teacher establishes and maintains a safe and appropriate learning environment. 2.3 The teacher establishes and maintains a learner-centered culture. Standard 3: Teaching 3.1 The teacher utilizes a variety of research-based instructional strategies. 3.2 The teacher motivates and engages students in learning, problem solving and collaboration. 3.3 The teacher adjusts instruction based on a variety of assessments and student responses. Standard 4: Professional Responsibilities for Self-Renewal 4.1 The teacher engages in professional development for self-renewal that guides continuous examination and improvement of professional practice. 4.2 The teacher actively engages in collaborative learning opportunities for self-renewal with colleagues. Standard 5: Professional Responsibilities for School and Community 5.1 The teacher participates in school-wide collaborative efforts to support the success of all students. 5.2 The teacher works with parents, guardians, families and community entities to support student learning and well-being. 5.3 The teacher promotes practices and policies that improve school environment and student learning. Standard 6: Student Learning 6.1 The work of the teacher results in measurable progress of student learning and state-approved curricula. Standard 7: Professional Conduct 7.1 The teacher demonstrates professional conduct as defined in law, policy and procedure at the state, district and school level. Policy and Procedure Attendance Schedule Respect