Teacher- Drama;

Job Description

Job Title:

Teacher
Department:
School Based

Reports To:

Building Administrator
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Work Calendar:
Licensed 200 Days
Salary Scale:
Teacher Salary Scale

• 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.

• Practice and promote positive interaction with and 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 a well‑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.
• Complete required reports promptly and accurately.
• Accept responsibilities outside the classroom as they relate to the school.
• Assume responsibility for a neat, safe environment for students under the teacher's care.

Education Attainment (Required): Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or education related to specific subject area to which assigned.

Industry Licensure or Certifications (Required): Hold or be eligible for a valid teaching license which meets Commonwealth of Virginia requirements with specific endorsement in the area to which assigned.

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 in an 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.

• Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
• Respond to written and oral requests for information promptly and thoroughly.
• Maintain a clean, neat appearance and dress appropriate to position and duties.
• Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
• Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
• Work in close harmony with supervisor(s) and colleagues.
• Comply with all division policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality and professional conduct, as well as all site‑based procedures and protocols.

Rarely

Occasionally

Frequently

Lifting – 1–25 lbs x

Lifting – 26–50 lbs x

Lifting – 50+ lbs x

Carrying – 1–25 lbs x

Carrying – 26–50 lbs x

Carrying – 50+ lbs x

Pushing/Pulling – 1–25 lbs x

Pushing/Pulling – 26–50 lbs x

Pushing/Pulling – 50+ lbs x

Rarely

Occasionally

Frequently

Standing x

Sitting x

Walking x

Reaching x

Turning/Twisting x

Balancing/Climbing x

Stooping/Kneeling x

Crouching/Crawling x

• Michael Archambault, Principal
• RODNEY THOMPSON MIDDLE
• Email: arch