Job Description:

WITH OR WITHOUT COACHING

QUALIFICATIONS:
A valid South Dakota teaching certificate with endorsement in contracted teaching area/field.
Bachelor Degree.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable.  
 
REPORTS TO: Building Principal

JOB GOAL: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and - in harmony with the goal - establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media or technology resources which are consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
Strives to implement, by instruction and action, the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and maintains an up-to-date electronic grade book. The teacher also provides progress reports, as required.
Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s) and, cooperatively, with the building principal, evaluates their job performance.
Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
Supervises students in hallways, in lunchroom, in study halls, and during recesses, lunch periods, and before and after school.
Performs such other duties as may from time to time be assigned by the administration and/or board.
 

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Primary Location    -Dakota Valley Upper Elem (4th-5th) & Middle Sch (6th-8th)
Salary Range    -$52,049.00 / Per Year
Shift Type    -Full-Time

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the school board.