Job Title: Teacher - Teachers for Tomorrow
Location: School Based
Pay Grade: Teacher Salary Scale
Work Calendar: 10 Month 200 Day Employee
FLSA Status: Exempt GENERAL PURPOSE
Under the supervision of the Principal and/or other designated administrator, and Germanna Community College, the Teacher develops and implements an instructional program that will effectively meet the needs of all students. The Teacher assesses and evaluates student performance and modifies instructional activities as appropriate. MAIN JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Support students, schools, and division Complete required reports promptly and accurately for both Stafford County Public Schools and Germanna Community College. Accept responsibilities outside the classroom as they relate to the school and Germanna Community College. Assume responsibility for care of materials, equipment and facilities while utilizing appropriate and varied teaching techniques and learning activities both in class and out of class. Demonstrate interest and enthusiasm for learning in students by encouraging self-direction and self-motivation in students. Adapt and adjust instructional presentation of subject content to students' needs and interests. Maintain an organized program of instruction based on effective long-range plans and exhibit evidence of effective lesson planning by utilizing a variety of appropriate materials and resources. Communicate the lesson objective and its importance to students. Maintain an effective system of monitoring student progress and to inform appropriate persons of such progress. Support and demonstrate core values of Stafford County Public Schools Actively pursue professional growth activities, including attending professional learning and meetings with Germanna Community College. Respond promptly and thoroughly to written and oral requests for information. Maintain a clean, neat appearance, appropriate to position. Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality. Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public. Work in close harmony with colleagues, supervisors, and co-workers. Comply with all District and School policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality. Perform other related duties as required/assigned. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Master's degree in Education or a Master's degree in another field and have 18 graduate credits in education Hold or be eligible for a valid teaching license which meets Commonwealth of Virginia requirements with specific endorsement in the area to which assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge Thorough understanding of subject being taught Classroom management strategies appropriate to the learning situation Skills Access individual needs and performance Abilities Work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals Organize and perform work independently Meet deadlines for all work even when working on multiple projects Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Work environment is primarily inside, with moderate noise, temperatures that are primarily controlled, and no exposure to chemicals or other negative air quality elements. The work is light work, requiring exertion of up to 20 pounds of force to move or lift objects. The following physical and mental abilities are representative of those expected to complete the essential functions of the job: standing for prolonged periods; sitting for prolonged periods; moving the hands, wrists, or fingers repetitively; moving with force on the back or lower body repetitively; feeling, grasping, or holding objects by hand; identifying colors visually; identifying objects in low light or distant conditions; communicating via spoken language; communicating via written language; perceiving sounds; making decisions using logic and rational thinking. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations shall be made, as required by law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.
Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
