Reports to: Principal and Director of Special Services

Job Objective: Plans, implements, and evaluates student learning experiences. Promotes a full range of learning options. Helps students make appropriate choices. Encourages parental involvement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid state department of education license/certificate appropriate for the position.A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.).Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.
• Keeps current with technology and other innovations related to program functions.
• Training and/or experience in behavioral management techniques.

Essential Functions:

• Teaches classes as scheduled. Maintains a thorough understanding of subject material. Creates effective student learning experiences. Documents teaching performance objectives. Uses formal and informal assessment strategies to monitor and manage student learning
• Upholds board policies and follows administrative guidelines/procedures. Promotes a professional image of the school district. Encourages community partnerships that enhance district programs.
• Promotes effective communications and assistance. Uses problem-solving techniques to tactfully address questions/concerns. Refers district policy/procedure questions to administrators.
• Complies with federal and state policies/procedures for the education of students identified as having a disability. Prepares and implements Individualized Education Plans (IEP). Ensures that services are provided in the least restrictive educational environment.
• Supports an inclusive educational environment. Serves as a resource to teachers with special education students in their classrooms. Helps staff resolve problems related to the participation of students with disabilities in appropriate learning activities.
• Prepares the assigned classroom or instructional area. Develops lesson plans that align with state standards, the district’s adopted courses of study/curriculum goals, and IEP objectives.
• Evaluates the academic needs of students. Develops meaningful educational activities that engage and stimulate student learning. Varies instructional techniques to address diverse learning styles.
• Helps students take full advantage of the learning environment (e.g., use of instructional/media resources, access/proximity to activities, etc.). Provides accommodations as needed (e.g., differentiated curriculum, extended time, study guides, reading/transcribing assistance, etc.).
• Communicates expectations, provides guidance, and shows an active interest in student progress.
• Facilitates self-reliance, problem-solving, critical-thinking, creativity, and performance skills.
• Plans collaborative student learning activities that encourage positive peer relationships.
• Upholds the student conduct code. Implements effective pupil management procedures. Maintains a positive learning environment. Helps parents/students understand academic objectives, behavioral standards, and performance expectations.
• Consults with support personnel to address student concerns (e.g., excessive absences, at-risk behavior, mental/physical health, family/peer relations, etc.).
• Collaborates with staff to implement and monitor behavior management plans when required.
• Initiates referrals for student assistance as needed. Meets mandated paperwork deadlines. Helps the intervention assistance team (IAT) prepare plans for eligible students.
• Proctors district testing activities as directed. Upholds security procedures. Helps students with content-area preparation activities.
• Maintains accurate records and submits reports on time.
• Evaluates student achievement/performance. Prepares progress reports. Consults with parents as needed (e.g., phone calls, notes, meetings, etc.).
• Respects personal privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Promotes the proper use, care, and security of school property.
• Takes precautions to ensure safety. Monitors situations that may indicate a problem. Provides appropriate student supervision. Works with supervisors to manage or eliminate risk factors.
• Reports suspected child abuse and/or neglect to civil authorities as required by law.
• Supervises non-classroom activities when assigned.
• Participates in staff meetings, conferences, and other required school activities.
• Encourages parent organizations and supports school-sponsored activities.
• Pursues growth opportunities that enhance professional performance and advance district goals.
• Strives to develop rapport with others. Models positive attributes (e.g., proper etiquette, correct grammar, neat appearance, cooperation, enthusiasm, dependability, etc.).
• Provides prompt notification of absences. Ensures that student lists and teaching materials are readily available for substitutes.
• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

Abilities Required:

The following personal characteristics and skills are important for the successful performance of assigned duties.

• Acknowledges personal accountability for decisions and conduct.
• Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts.
• Demonstrates professionalism and contributes to a positive work environment.
• Effectively uses listening, observation, reading, verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills.
• Exhibits consistency, resourcefulness, and resilience.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
• Organizes tasks and manages time effectively. Meets deadlines despite time constraints.
• Skillfully manages individual, group, and organizational interactions.
• Uses diplomacy and exercises self-control when dealing with other individuals.

Working Conditions:

To promote safety, employees are expected to exercise caution and comply with safety regulations and district policies/procedures when involved in the following situations/conditions.

• Balancing, bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, and standing.
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes.
• Exposure to air-borne particulates, chemical irritants, combustible materials, electrical hazards, equipment vibrations, noises, and odors. Exposure to wet and/or slippery surfaces.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Interactions with aggressive, disruptive, and/or unruly individuals.
• Operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
• Lifting, carrying, and moving work-related supplies/equipment.
• Traveling to meetings and work assignments.

Performance Evaluation:

Job performance is evaluated according to policy provisions and contractual agreements adopted by the Stow-Munroe Falls City School District Board of Education.

The Stow-Munroe Falls City School District Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer. This job description identifies general responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed. This document is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, and other unforeseen events.