Credit Recovery (26-27)

TITLE: Credit Recovery

QUALIFICATIONS: Hold a valid substitute certificate.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

JOB GOAL: Exhibit classroom rules conducive to learning. Maintain a structured environment with minimal disciplinary disruptions. Create a classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth. Establish effective rapport with pupils. Provide necessary supports for students to complete assignment and re-coup the required number of credits for graduation. Be a positive role model to all students.

Performance Responsibilities

• Provide support in academic area that is assigned by teachers. In addition, provide supplemental learning activities based on the age and needs of the child.
• Communication with the administration, teachers, counselors, parents, and attendance officer.
• Maintain positive classroom behavior supports.
• Maintain professional competence through educational activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Communicate with parents and counselors regarding student achievement.
• Evaluate pupils' academic and social growth.
• Maintain appropriate record and prepare progress reports.
• Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assisting students to learn self-help skills.
• Select and requisition books and instructional material.
• Maintain inventory records.
• Provide supervision of students.
• Administers assessments in accordance with district testing program.
• Participate in curriculum development as required.
• Participate in faculty meetings, and the sponsorship of pupil activities assigned.
• Adhere to all local, state and federal regulations.
• Abide by all district policies and procedures as outlined by board policy and teacher handbooks.
• Prepare for classes and shows written evidence of preparation upon request by immediate supervisor.
• Exhibit effective classroom management.
  
  

Specific Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and ensure classroom assignments are completed by each student.
• Assist Students who have exhibited poor behavior in the transition back to the regular school setting.
• Provide a positive learning environment for disruptive students to complete assignments.
• Must monitor and document student's attendance, acquisition of credits, and current grade progress in classes.
• Enter attendance and student information into the computer system.
  
  

Academic Lab

• Provides an hour during the day for students to complete assignments for their other classes.
• Teacher helps with assignments as needed. These students are scheduled in the class for a semester or a year.
  
  

Credit Recovery

• Principal and Counselors assign students to ICU- for a long period of time. Generally, a semester to make up credits they have lost for various reasons.
• The students work to complete curriculum on the A plus computer program to regain the lost credits.
  
  

Essential Functions Of The Job

• Must be able to communicate orally and in writing.
• Must be able to bend, lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with teachers, students, administrators and other staff members.
• Must be able to read, understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to move freely around the classroom.
• Must be able to monitor the behavior of the students.