Teacher
Performance Responsibilities
- Teach assigned classes and perform related duties as set forth under Job Tasks.
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Provide for the reasonable care and safety of students under the teacher’s supervision.
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Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities as assigned.
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Provide reasonable care for students, including reporting suspected child abuse or neglect to supervisor and provide medication administration as assigned.
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Participate in team meetings for the development of IEPs and 504 Plans and implement provisions of IEPs and 504 Plan accommodations for the teacher’s students.
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Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of activities as assigned.
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Participate in professional activities and staff development as assigned and as needed to maintain professional competence and to perform duties.
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Develop and maintain a positive rapport with students and parents.
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Develop and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with other staff and administration.
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Maintain confidentiality of information concerning colleagues, students, and parents in accordance with law and District rules.
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Provide for proper care, maintenance and reasonable security of all District property in the teacher’s custody.
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Utilize instructional materials and other resources in a competent and effective manner, including computer, e-mail, electronic student information systems, and other technology to perform assigned duties.
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Adhere to all district policies, rules, regulations, and supervisor directives.
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Adhere to the code of ethics of the District and the code of ethics set forth in NDE Rule 27. The teacher must serve as a positive role model for other staff and students.
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Perform other tasks as assigned.
Job Tasks
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Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
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Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
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Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators in order to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
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Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
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Perform supervision duties such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
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Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
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Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of the State and the school district.
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Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
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Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
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Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
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Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
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Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
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Assign and grade class work and homework.
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Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments in order to evaluate students' progress.
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Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
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Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.
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Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
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Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
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Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
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Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
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Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
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Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
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Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.
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Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
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Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
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Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
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Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
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Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of elementary school programs.
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Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
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Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
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Involve parent volunteers and older students in children's activities to facilitate involvement in focused, complex play.
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Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
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Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
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Organize and label materials and display students' work.
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Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
Working Conditions
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Inside offices and classrooms.
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Outside for activities with students and student supervision.
FLSA Status: Exempt.
Professional exemption: The employee has a primary duty of performing work requiring knowledge of an advanced type in a field of science or learning customarily acquired by a prolonged course of specialized intellectual instruction and study or has a primary duty of teaching, tutoring, instructing, or lecturing in the activity of imparting knowledge and is employed and engaged in this activity as a teacher.