TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULE

1. Embrace the K-8 school configuration and best practices with high expectations and promote student success while adopting a student-centered focus that allows students to grow socially, emotionally, physically, and academically.
2. Supports the vision and mission of Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy by working collaboratively with the administration and ALL staff to create a positive, safe and learner-centered environment.
3. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
4. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or procedures governing student life, conduct, wellness, and academic mastery.
5. Plans instruction designed to promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth and development of children; formatively assesses student progress and modifies instructional techniques; plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students; refers children to support services within the school community as needed.
6. Guides the learning process toward the achievements of curriculum goals by establishing and communicating clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects; integrates skills into units and learning centers in the classroom
7. Prepares for instruction and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor; employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media to meet individual student needs and learning styles.
8. Implements innovative, research-based instructional strategies, assessments, techniques, programs being considered by the building and/or District; collects pertinent data and information; works with the appropriate personnel to prepare a formal narrative and statistical reports related to the effectiveness of the innovation.
9. Serves as a model classroom for the building and District; allows administrators, teachers, parents and others to observe in the classroom as requested; provides technical assistance, shares information and resources with other teachers and staff. 
10. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and developmentally appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students; encourages students to set, monitor and maintain high standards for classroom behavior; develops reasonable rules and procedures in order to maintain a classroom climate which is equitable, fair, and conducive to learning.
11. Maintains an inventory all equipment, furniture, and large center items; maintains a clean and orderly classroom.
12. Monitors individual and/or group activities to prevent accidents and promote social skills; takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, material and facilities.
13. Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms; works with parents to promote cooperation, understanding of development and participation in the program; allows parents to observe their children in the classroom setting; assumes responsibility for encouraging and involving parents and community in decision making relative to the development and implementation of programs at the building level.
14. Promotes the community spirit of Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy by being responsible to the needs of the administration, staff, and children of the school community as appropriate; uses language that is encouraging and constructive in tone and volume when communicating with children, parents, and staff.
15. Meets and instructs assigned class in the location and at the times designated; works collaboratively with content and grade-level team members; attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required; makes commitment to time necessary for participating in District/school sponsored staff development. 
16. Structures the classroom for cooperative learning activities.
17. Structures the learning environment to enable students to engage in the program outlined by the LRSD Curriculum Guides and master the essential standards, actively promoting mathematics discourse and integrating opportunities for interdisciplinary learning in collaboration with other content areas.
18. Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students, with preference given to an individualized mastery-based learning approach and implementing differentiated classroom instruction.
19. Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of school administration.
20. Employs a variety of instructional techniques, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
21. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress monitoring with regular feedback to students and reports as required.
22. Demonstrates knowledge of lab safety procedures in dealing with situations in which accidents could happen.
23. Assists in identifying and utilizing community resources such as field trips. 
24. Assumes the primary responsibility for teaching mathematics to assigned students and to coach/sponsor math competitions such as Math Olympiads. 
25. Actively improves professional competence.
26. Performs other duties as assigned.

NOTE: 

INTERESTED APPLICANTS WILL ENGAGE IN A RIGOROUS APPLICATION PROCESS. SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY GUARANTEE AN INTERVIEW.