QUALIFICATIONS: Valid certification as determined by the Kentucky Department of Education, Division of Educator Licensure and Quality.REPORTS TO:Principal, Assistant Principals, DirectorsJOB GOAL:To lead students toward fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation while implementing all goals and objectives of students' Individual Education Plans.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and terms of employment according to approved salary schedules.EVALUATIONS: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the district evaluation plan.PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
- Translates lessons plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
- Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
- Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
- Maintains professional competence through activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
- Monitors and addresses, if appropriate, student's physical, emotional, and intellectual needs on an on going informal basis.
- Implements all assigned students' IEPs as written.
- Communicates challenging scholastic expectations in a clear, positive, continuous manner.
- Assesses what has been taught by the administration and evaluation of open ended questions, portfolios, and performance events.
- Establishes and maintains standards of mutually respectful behavior.
- Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with students, staff, and parents.
- Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
- Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.
- Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
- Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.
- Reports to their respective classroom at least fifteen (15) minutes prior to the opening of school and remains at least fifteen (15) minutes after official closing time.
- Maintains reports and records required by regulations of the Floyd County Board of Education and Kentucky Revised Statutes.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.