Teach the appropriate course of study for each subject area/grade level using a variety of instructional techniques that meet individual learning styles NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance Essential Functions: • Ensure safety of students and staff • Teach and evaluate students using sound instructional practices • Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment, disciplining students when necessary • Prepare clear and timely lesson plans • Maintain accurate, complete, and timely records as required, including online grades • Provide guidance to students which will promote their welfare and their proper educational development • Attend parent/teacher conferences • Ensure students are learning all subject material by testing, quizzing, or evaluating student projects and providing feedback on a regular basis • Make provisions for being available to students and parents for educationally related purposes before and after the instructional day • Maintain and improve professional competence by attending professional growth seminars, workshops, etc. • Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards, conferences, and electronic communications • Observe ethics of the teaching profession • Refer students suspected of learning disabilities for diagnosis on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required • Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student life and conduct • Notify parents if student is not meeting classroom goals • Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities • Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete, and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners • Act as teacher, facilitator and information source in subject area specialty • Teach new concepts and facilitate different activities enabling students to learn in different ways • Assist in the hiring process of same subject teachers when requested and agreed upon • Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy • Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., home and discipline situations, medical background and family history • Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents • Attend meetings and in-services as required • Refer attendance, health, and psychological emotional problems to Principal and/or Guidance Counselor • Attend professional growth seminars, workshops, etc., to keep current on relevant issues • Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation • Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students • Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined in the courses of study which have been approved by the Board of Education Other Duties and Responsibilities: • Collaborate with other teachers on assigned teacher-based teams as part of the school improvement process • Act as a mentor for first year teachers as agreed upon • Work closely with administrators as part of development teams to discuss and implement new practices such as "team" teaching, special projects, etc. • Serve as a role model for students • Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment, and other instructional materials • Serve on committees and co-curricular activities as agreed upon • Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner • Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or Assistant Building Principal Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or equivalent from a four-year college or university • Appr