Jt. Jerome School District #261

TITLE:Certified Teacher

SUMMARY:

Instruct pupils in assigned subject matter as specified in state law and regulations/procedures of the

school district.

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Classroom, students, paraprofessionals as assigned by Building Principal

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Idaho Certificate with appropriate endorsement for assigned position.

• Documentation (HOUSSE Rubric and/or Praxis Exam) of Highly Qualified for the position.

• Ability to perform duties in accordance with general educational ethical requirements of the JeromeSchool District and the State Department of Education.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meet and instruct students at designated times and locations.

• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior.

• Maintain the physical environment of the classroom for organization and presentation purposes.

• Maintain inventory of equipment and supplies.

• Follow curriculum, instruction and assessment practices as approved by the Board of Trustees.

• Adapt subject material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge pupils.

• Adapt the curriculum to provide individual, small group or remedial instruction to meet the needs of the individual pupil.

• Participate in curriculum, developmental programs and student activities.

• Complete appropriate reporting requirements in a timely manner.

• Evaluate and suggest revisions to the program, as needed.

• Any other duties as directed by the Building Administrator.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently stands, walks and sits. The employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs., such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as ability to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to successfully meet multiple demands and interactions with the public and other staff. The employee must be able to attend meetings in the evening and at other locations. The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.

COMPENSATION:

Yearly contract based on academic calendar as determined by the Board of Trustees and employee placement on the district’s current salary schedule. Placement is determined by employee’s experience and education level. Comprehensive benefit package. Certain specific assignments may require additional work days (extended contracts) as determined by district administration.

EVALUATION:

Employee’s performance in this position will be evaluated by the Principal and/or designee in

conformance with district policy. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The physical demands and work environments described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER