Teacher - Headstart

Position: Teacher - Headstart 12 Month

General Purpose

Under the supervision of the Principal and/or other designated administrator, the Teacher develops and implements an instructional program that will effectively meet the needs of all students. The Teacher assesses and evaluates student performance and modifies instructional activities as appropriate.

Job Title

Teacher

Location

School Based

Pay Grade

Teacher Salary Scale

Work Calendar

12 month (240 days)

FLSA Status

Exempt

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities Support Student Learning

• Practice and promote positive interaction among students by demonstrating enthusiasm for learning and maintaining interest in students.
• Encourage self‑direction and self‑motivation in students.
• Adapt and adjust instructional presentation of subject content to students' needs and interests.
• Maintain an organized program of instruction based on effective long‑range plans with evidence of effective lesson planning.
• Utilize a variety of appropriate materials and resources.
• Communicate the lesson objective and its importance to students.
• Utilize appropriate and varied teaching techniques and learning activities both in class and out of class.
• Maintain an effective system of monitoring student progress and inform appropriate persons of such progress.

School Building Responsibilities

• Complete required reports promptly and accuratelydial.
• Accept responsibilities outside the classroom as they relate to the school.
• Assume responsibility for a neat, safe environment for students committed to the teacher's care.

Support and Demonstrate Core Values of Stafford County Public Schools

• Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to the position.
• Respond promptly and thoroughly to written and oral requests for information.
• Maintain a clean, neat appearance, appropriate to position.
• Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
• Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the аң public.
• Work in close harmony with colleagues, supervisors, and co‑workers.
• Comply with all District and School policies and regulations, including confidentiality guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

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Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, or education related to specific subject area to which assigned.
• Hold or be eligible for a valid teaching license that meets Commonwealth of Virginia requirements with specific endorsement in the area to which assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge:
  • Thorough knowledge of the subject being taught.
  • Classroom management strategies appropriate to the learning situation.
• Skills:
  • Relate positively to parents and other community representatives.
  • Assess individual needs and performance.
• Abilities:
• Address criticism gwirily appropriate manner and develop constructive outcomes.
• Work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals.
• Organize and perform work independently.
• Meet deadlines for all work even when working on multiple projects.
• Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work.

Working Conditions and

Physical Requirements

Work environment is inside a classroom but may include outside activities with moderate noise, controlled temperatures, and no exposure to chemicals or other negative air quality elements. The work is light, requiring exertion of up to 20 pounds to move or lift objects. Essential functions include standing or sitting for prolonged periods, moving hands, wrists, or fingers repetitively, and communicating verbally and in writing with logic and rational thinking.

Reasonable accommodations shall be made for individuals with disabilities.

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