SPANISH TEACHER

LOGAN-HOCKING SCHOOL DISTRICT LOGAN, OHIO JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: Classroom Teacher QUALIFICATIONS: A valid Ohio Teaching License/Certificate Must be certified and meet Highly Qualified requirements in the teaching area. REPORTS TO: Building Principal Director of Instruction TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 9-Month Employee. Salary and work year to be in accordance with the LEA Negotiated Agreement. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Instructional Process Plans and implements a program of instruction that adheres to the district philosophy, goals, and objectives as outlined in the adopted course study. Makes purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that provide for effective teaching strategies and maximize time on task. Plans and implements a program of study designed to meet the individual needs of students. Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies. Encourage student enthusiasm for the learning process and the development of good study habits. Provides progress and interim reports as required. Prepares a substitute folder containing appropriate information as required by the principal. Plans and prescribes purposeful assignments for paraprofessionals, tutors, and volunteers as needed. Recognizes learning problems and makes referrals as appropriate. Demonstrates a strong grasp of the subject matter. Uses effective oral and written expression. Curriculum Development Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and is willing to share this knowledge for continual improvement of the school's curriculum. Assists in the ongoing curriculum revision process, including the revision of written courses of study. Become acquainted with supplemental services beneficial to students as an extension of regular classroom activities. Classroom Management Develops, in accordance with district school guidelines, reasonable rules of classroom behavior and appropriate techniques that are consistently applied. Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Shares responsibility during the school day for the supervision of students in all areas of the school. Provides for the supervision of assigned students when circumstances require a brief absence from the assignment. Public Relations Upholds and enforces board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules and regulations, and is supportive of them to the public. Upholds and adheres to the Ohio Department of Education Professional Code of Conduct Standards. Maintains appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time. Strives to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed. Works cooperatively with parents to strengthen the educational program for their children. Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with other staff members. Professional Growth Continues professional growth through attendance at workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning. Cooperates with the administration in planning appropriate in-service training programs at a school or at the district level. Attends staff, department, and committee meetings as required. Student Evaluation Evaluates the accomplishments of students on a regular basis using multiple assessment methods such as teacher-made tests, samples of students' work, mastery skills checklists, criterion-referenced tests, and norm-referenced tests. Makes appropriate adjustments in the instructional program and as required by the principal. Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students General All other duties as assigned by the administrator/supervisor.