What are the responsibilities and job description for the Alternative Teacher position at Pulaski County Schools?
QUALIFICATIONS: Kentucky certificate, experience and such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. (Math preferred but not required)
JOB GOAL: To help each pupil develop competence in basic mathematical skills and an understanding of the structure of mathematics; to motivate each pupil to apply mathematical understanding and skills in the solution of practical problems; to encourage pupils to develop their special talents in the field of mathematics.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
(1) Teaches courses in mathematics to secondary pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and appropriate curriculum publications as guidelines in teaching individual course content.
(2) Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
(3) Develops lesson plans and appropriate instructional aids stressing "discovery" and laboratory learning methods.
(4) Demonstrates mathematical concepts using models, chalkboard, overhead projectors, and other standard or teacher-prepared instructional aids.
(5) Provides opportunities when needed for individualized and small group insruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
(6) Designs learning activities that will relate mathematics to the physical world.
(7) Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
(8) Evaluates each pupil's progress in mathematical knowledge and skills.
(9) Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids, and instructional supplies; maintains required inventory records.
(10) Communicates with parents to interpret contemporary methods in teaching mathematics and with parents and school counselors to discuss the individual pupil's progress.
(11) Identifies pupil needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
(12) Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work day.
(13) Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
(14) Shares in the sponsorship of student activities such as mathematic teams, and participates in faculty committees.
(15) Maintains professional competence through professional development activities provided by the district, and in self-selected professional growth activities.
(16) Instructs and provides practice to students in the use of scientific calculators and computers.
(17) Works with pupils in developing math portfolios and uses performance events and open response questions in teaching math concepts.
(18) Performs such other tasks as may be requested by immediate supervisor.
JOB GOAL: To help each pupil develop competence in basic mathematical skills and an understanding of the structure of mathematics; to motivate each pupil to apply mathematical understanding and skills in the solution of practical problems; to encourage pupils to develop their special talents in the field of mathematics.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
(1) Teaches courses in mathematics to secondary pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and appropriate curriculum publications as guidelines in teaching individual course content.
(2) Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
(3) Develops lesson plans and appropriate instructional aids stressing "discovery" and laboratory learning methods.
(4) Demonstrates mathematical concepts using models, chalkboard, overhead projectors, and other standard or teacher-prepared instructional aids.
(5) Provides opportunities when needed for individualized and small group insruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
(6) Designs learning activities that will relate mathematics to the physical world.
(7) Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
(8) Evaluates each pupil's progress in mathematical knowledge and skills.
(9) Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids, and instructional supplies; maintains required inventory records.
(10) Communicates with parents to interpret contemporary methods in teaching mathematics and with parents and school counselors to discuss the individual pupil's progress.
(11) Identifies pupil needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
(12) Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work day.
(13) Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
(14) Shares in the sponsorship of student activities such as mathematic teams, and participates in faculty committees.
(15) Maintains professional competence through professional development activities provided by the district, and in self-selected professional growth activities.
(16) Instructs and provides practice to students in the use of scientific calculators and computers.
(17) Works with pupils in developing math portfolios and uses performance events and open response questions in teaching math concepts.
(18) Performs such other tasks as may be requested by immediate supervisor.