TITLE: Teacher

Reports to: Principal or designee

BASIC FUNCTION: Delivers instruction in support of the premise of high expectations for all students. Leads students towards the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and social growth.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

•  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college
•  Kentucky certification appropriate to the grade level and curricular assignment
• Proven ability to work effectively with students
•  Effective communication skills

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

•  Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
•  Experience in a diverse workplace

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Maintains regular, punctual attendance during regularly scheduled work hours.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the location and at the times designated
• Acts in accordance with the by-laws and policies as set forth by the Glasgow Board of Education, Kentucky Revised Statutes, and Kentucky Administrative Regulations, and applicable Federal law and regulations
• Creates and maintains a classroom environment that supports high academic expectations and is conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the district
• Prepares for assigned classes, and demonstrates written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports and counseling to parents as required concerning academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students
• Establishes and maintains standards of acceptable classroom behavior
• Assists the administration in implementing Board policies, administrative regulations and school rules governing student life and conducts, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintains complete and accurate records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
• Attends staff meetings, serves on staff committees, and accepts a share of responsibility for extracurricular activities
• Continues personal professional growth and upgrading skills appropriate to teaching assignments
• Performs health services when needed, for which training will be provided
• Performs other duties assigned by the and or Superintendent/designee

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work at times requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching, with the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights. The work requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provision of Glasgow Board of Education policy on evaluation of classified/certified personnel. Evaluations will be conducted by the Principal or their designated assistant. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: The number of days worked will be determined by the current school calendar adopted by the Glasgow Board of Education. Salary shall be commensurate with the adopted certified personnel salary schedule. Additional duties may be assigned upon the recommendation of the principal and approval of the Superintendent. Compensation for additional duties will be set forth Leave accrual will be as stated in Board Policy.