Reading Assistance Program Teacher

Certified Teacher

Position:
Certified Teacher

Reports to:

Building Principal

Qualifications:

Valid Illinois Teaching Certificate

Terms of Employment: 9 months

Basic Function:
In cooperation with the administration, a certified teacher creates a flexible program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establishes effective rapport with students; motivates students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation, in accordance with each student's' ability; and establishes good relationships with parents/guardians and with other staff members.

Planning and Preparation:

• Identifies student educational needs and abilities.
• Develops, modifies, and adapts lesson planning to meet the needs of each student.
• Plans multiple and varied forms of assessment.
• Encourages the use of a wide variety of learning materials and technologies when planning lessons.
• Makes plans which are consistent with district mission statements as well as district and state standards.
• Designs lesson plans which guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals.
• Designs well organized lessons with clearly stated objectives, appropriate activities, procedures, assignments and assessments.
• Maintains an organized, efficient learning environment.
• Develops, organizes, and prepares lessons; has materials ready; gives clear directions.
• Uses a variety of instructional tools relevant to lesson plans.
• Plans appropriate room arrangements.

The Classroom Environment:

• Creates an environment that is conducive to learning and maximizes student time on task.
• Accountable and responsible for school equipment and materials.
• Maintains an orderly system of classroom management, such as: room arrangements, making announcements, distributing and collecting materials and homework assignments.
• Maintains adequate records in accordance with district policy including grade book, substitute folder, emergency procedures and student attendance.
• Maintains student behavior which is conducive to learning:
  Follows building and district disciplinary policies and procedures. Clearly states rules and expectations, treats students with respect and dignity, and has clearly delineated rewards and consequences.
• Clearly communicates the student management behavioral system to students and parents.
• Monitors behavior and provides appropriate feedback to students and consistently and fairly implements discipline plan.
• Deals effectively with inappropriate behavior.
• Assumes responsibility for student supervision outside the classroom.
• Consistently meets obligations on time.

Instruction:

• Plans for the effective use of instructional methods and strategies.
• Encourages the use of a wide variety of learning materials and technologies when planning lessons.
• Involves students in the planning and organization of activities.
• Develops lessons that meet the needs and learning styles of all students.
• Implements effective instructional methods and strategies.
• Uses and adapts appropriate teaching methods and technologies that reflect the district mission statement, building mission statements and Illinois State Standards.
• Uses numerous resources for enrichment in the lesson.
• Encourages active participation in classroom discussion and activities.
• Demonstrates command of current subject content and teaching methods.
• Emphasizes the application of higher level thinking skills.
• Practices a variety of delivery techniques including appropriate technology resources.
• Includes community resources in instruction.
• Uses a variety of motivational techniques to encourage student success.
• Uses instructional time effectively.
• Successfully accomplishes planned objectives.
• Makes smooth transitions from one activity to another.
• Assesses using effective instructional methods and strategies.
• Assesses student understanding of lesson objectives.
• Uses a wide variety of assessment tools that match lesson objectives.
• Uses assessments that are continuous, clearly designed, effectively explained and purposeful.
• Identifies students with special needs and explores appropriate services.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Promotes students' intellectual, emotional, and social growth.
• Helps students establish realistic goals.
• Helps students develop a sense of responsibility and self-discipline.
• Communicates high expectations in performance and behavior.
• Encourages respect for all cultures, races and religions.
• Helps each student recognize the value of his/her own uniqueness.
• Creates a classroom atmosphere, which encourages acceptance of others' rights to have different attitudes and values.
• Works to establish good rapport and maintains effective communication with students.
• Treats students fairly and consistently.
• Treats students with courtesy and respect.
• Makes students feel secure and important.
• Praises student contributions.
• Is available for individual work with students.
• Cooperates and supports building and district initiatives.
• Participates in the school improvement process.
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