CLASS TITLE: CLASSROOM TEACHER – GRADES 7-8
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the site Principal, teach one or more classes of intermediate subjects to pupils in grades 7-8; assist in other school programs as assigned as part of an intermediate teaching assignment.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
• Teaches courses in social science, language study, health, mathematics or natural science to intermediate pupils in a classroom implementing the District adopted curriculum, goals and objectives and instructing pupils in other areas as specified by the Governing Board.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship, basic communication skills and other general elements of the course of study specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the District.
• Provides individualized and small group instruction through planned instructional materials and activities which serve to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Outlines units of study and develops lesson plans as requested to best utilize the allotted time for instruction.
• Establishes and maintains high standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates pupil’s academic and social growth; keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
Communicates with parents through a variety of means; holds parent conferences when needed to discuss individual pupil’s progress.
• Identifies pupils needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems.
• Provides and maintains functional and creative environment for learning through use of facilities, materials and equipment.
• Performs pupil attendance reporting as required.
• Assists in carrying out a program of information and communication as a means of interpreting to school program to the community.
• Maintains own professional competence through participation in District, regional or state sponsored in-service activities.
• Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids and instructional supplies and maintains required inventory records.
• Assists with distribution, completion and collection of District forms, questionnaires and bulletins regarding pupils enrolled in the class.
• Ensures a comfortable room environment through control of heating, lighting and ventilation to the extent possible.
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with District testing program.
Participates in curriculum programs and staff meetings within the school of assignment and/or on a District level.
• Shares in the sponsorship of student activities and participates in faculty committee work.
• May plan and coordinate the work of classroom assistants, volunteers or other paraprofessionals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree including all courses needed to meet credential requirements. Prior experience teaching grades 6-8 desirable.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California Teaching Credential with appropriate authorizations.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Classroom environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
• Seeing to read a variety of materials.
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students.
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.