PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To implement an effective instructional program in the absence of the teacher so that student achievement will be maximized.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
• High School Diploma/GED • 60 hours of college credit completed
Special Knowledge/Skills:
• Possess excellent communication skills. • Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior. • Exhibit excellent public relation and interpersonal skills. • Effective organizational and consensus building skills. • Understand the value of planning and demonstrate ability to develop and implement short and long range instructional plans • Understand the various learning styles and competence in delivering instruction appropriate to students’ developmental needs. • Understanding cultural diversity through providing instruction appropriate to diverse cultures and populations, learning styles, and background experiences. • Exhibit effective communication skills and techniques, including verbal, nonverbal, and media communication that are sensitive to student differences and needs. • Follow all policies and procedures of the MISD. • Perform other duties as assigned.
Experience:
• None
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
• To follow teacher instructions and lesson plan to provide appropriate learning experiences within the assigned area(s) of responsibility. • Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity, interest, and abilities of students. • Guide the learning process toward the achievement of established district curriculum goals. • Employ 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. • Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, provides progress reports as required, and communicate with parents as deemed necessary. • Identify the special needs of students and seek assistance of others as needed. • Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students. • Follow the student behavior plan that is consistent with established administrative policies. • Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation. • Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. • Abide by work hours of 7:30 am until 3:30 for elementary, 8:00am until 4:00pm for middle and high school, 8:00am until 5:00 for Academy and Learning center. • Perform other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Students assigned by assignment or principal directive.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:
• Communicating well, making multiple decisions regarding students educational, physical, and emotional well being, and maintaining emotional control under stress.
Physical demands/environmental factors:
• Standing, walking, and verbalizing for long periods of time. • Lifting or moving small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment. |