CLASS TITLE:

Teacher-High School/Junior High School

REPORTS TO: Principal

BASIC FUNCTION:

To help students acquire those knowledge’s, skills and attitudes that society feels will contribute to their development into mature, able and responsible men and women.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Meets and instructs assigned classes in the location at the times designated using courses of study developed by the faculty and approved by the Board.

Works with faculty colleagues to develop instructional programs that will meet the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students.

Maintains a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.

Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation by maintaining lesson plans. These plans plus any instructions are to be used by the substitute teacher when the teacher is absent. When an absence is anticipated by the teacher, the teacher shall leave his/her lesson plan (s), along with instructions for the substitute teacher, with the Principal/designee due to the fact that an absence may be of an emergency nature, the teacher shall leave emergency lesson plans with the Principal/designee.

Guides the learning process through the translation of Board approved curriculum goals and develops clear learning objectives to meet the goals.

Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and learning styles of the individual or groups involved.

Strives to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.

Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports to students and reports to parents as required.

Assesses the learning needs of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of District specialists as required.

Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records and safeguards their confidentiality as required by law, District policy and administrative procedures.

Plays a supportive role in implementing all policies and rules governing student conduct for the classroom and school-related activities as set forth by the Student Code of Conduct.

Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.

Strives to maintain and improve professional competence by participating in planning/implementing professional development education activities.

Attends staff meetings, serves on SBDM committees and participates in the sponsorship of pupil activities.

Maintains a professional awareness of current literature related to assignment, including working knowledge of state and federal law, Board policy and administrative regulations.

Performs other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the Principal.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Ability to:

Work effectively with students, peers and adults.

To communicate effectively with students, parents, and faculty.

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Holds a bachelor’s or higher degree and the required Kentucky certificate for the assigned position.

Salary Table 1

Board Approved 02/19/08

CLASS TITLE: Band Director

REPORTS TO: Principal

BASIC FUNCTION:

To provide each student with varied opportunities to learn about and enjoy music experiences as a performer and/or as a listener.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Administers the school’s band program.

Is responsible for the coordination and correlation of Elementary and Middle School band programs with that of the high school.

Plans a balanced music program and organizes daily class time so that preparation, rehearsal and instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time.

Provides individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.

Controls the storage and use of school-owned property; makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to instruments as required.

Establishes and maintains within Board Policy and Administrative procedures, standards of pupil behavior that will provide an orderly productive environment during rehearsals and performances.

Evaluates each pupil’s musical growth and performance, assessing each individual’s contribution to the performance of the group.

Selects and requisitions music, musical instruments and instructional aides and maintains required inventory records.

Communicates with parents on pupil progress.

Provides musical programs for a variety of school events and civic functions at the request of the supervising Principal and/or Superintendent.

Participates in those functions and activities as described in the regular teacher job description.

Maintains a professional awareness of current literature relating to assignment, including working knowledge of state and federal law, Board policy and Administrative regulations.

Obtains approval from the Principal for all fund raising activities.

Obtains Principal’s approval in advance for all trips and contests.

Have all students under supervision of certified personnel at all times after school approved activities.

Supervises paraprofessionals at all times.

Prepares annual budget request for consideration of the Principal.

Administers band program under approved budget.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Holds a bachelor’s degree in Music Education; Master’s Degree or Rank I preferred.

Holds a valid Kentucky Teacher Certificate for the position.

Has demonstrated a high level of musicianship in both the knowledge and performance areas.

Has the ability to work with students, faculty, parents, public and others to promote effective band programs.

Has demonstrated the potential and/or ability in organizing and conducting concert band performance.

Salary Table 1 Board Approved 02/19/08