Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:Valid certification as determined by the Kentucky
 Department of Education, Division of Educator Licensure
 and Quality.
 REPORTS TO:Principal, Assistant Principals, Directors
 JOB 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.