JOB FUNCTION: Teach and implement the program of instruction assigned to him/her as adopted by the local and State Boards of Education and statues of Kentucky.
Accept assigned responsibilities for the discipline, attendance, cumulative records, reports, grouping and progress of the pupils according to state and local guidelines.
Accept assigned responsibilities for the safekeeping of school furniture, instructional supplies, materials, equipment, and fostering a healthy classroom environment.
Be present at school at the assigned time and perform all duties prescribed by the Principal and Board policy.
Attend regular and special meetings of the faculty called by the Principal, all meetings and conferences called by the Superintendent or the administrative staff, Parent-Teacher group meetings, and professional meetings according to the adopted school calendar.
Remain at school the entire school day unless excused by the Principal for emergency reasons.
Prepare proper reports, schedules, and lesson plans well in advance for use in implementing the instructional program.
Submit to the Principal for approval, by the end of the first two weeks of school, a syllabus and activities for the term or year with enrollments as requested.
Keep class records and grades, pupil attendance and other pupil-related records and reports at school during the regular school day.
Contact the Principal or his designated representative as soon as possible when illness or an emergency necessitates absence from school.
Secure a physical examination, all transcripts, certificates, necessary records, and state and federal forms required by law and/or School Board Regulations as required for employment.
Report any unusual occurrence or event to the Principal immediately (riot, epidemic, bomb threat, thefts, child abuse, suicide threat, etc.)
Become acquainted with the parents through parent-teacher conferences with other appropriate methods.
Keep an accurate account of all activity funds as designated by the school Principal.
Designate payroll deductions.
Be a positive public relations agent for the school’s programs and activities.
Assist in the auditory and visual screening of pupils.
Accept assigned responsibilities for testing and evaluation of pupil progress.
Participate in the selection, adoption, and inventory of textbooks.
Initiate and implement innovative techniques and programs of instruction.
Assist in curriculum development and evaluation.
Implement all rules and regulations, policies, and administrative guidelines as adopted by the School Board for the district.
Supervise bus duty, halls and restrooms when needed.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Principal, administrative staff, Superintendent or the Board of Education.
Valid State Teaching Certificate for Specific Subject Area and/or Grade Level.