What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist position at Towanda Jr/Sr High School?
TOWANDA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: ELEMENTARY TEACHER
FLSA: EXEMPT
GROUP: TAEA
REPORTS TO: Elementary Principal; Principal of Curriculum & Instruction K-12 (under direction of supervising principal); Director of Special Education
JOB SUMMARY
Instruct students at the elementary level in assigned, certified area.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide instruction in areas of certification and assignment using district approved curriculum and model.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
- Prepare, administer and assess student performance to evaluate progress.
- Prepare and plan for classroom instruction.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies and administrative procedures.
- Enforce all district policies and administrative procedures.
- Refer students with academic or social challenges to district resource persons.
- Provide a safe environment including instructions, as appropriate, in order to prevent injuries and damage.
- Prepare for assigned classes based on state standards and show written evidence of preparation upon request of supervisor(s).
- Supervise students as assigned.
- Integrate technology and other materials to supplement instruction.
- Communicate with parents and community to keep them informed about classroom events.
- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children’s progress.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in order to address individual student needs and progress.
- Prepare and implement remedial interventions for students requiring extra help.
- Collaborate with other staff members in professional learning communities to plan for instruction.
- Comply with all aspects of student IEPs and 504 Plans.
- Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
- Review, evaluate and incorporate student data into classroom instruction.
- Maintain classroom inventory, including equipment and supplies.
- Administer required standardized assessments as directed.
- Utilize district implemented system for technology, maintenance and supply requests.
- Serve as a positive role model for students in all aspects of performance, demonstrating pride in the honorable profession of public education.
MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participate in meetings, workshops and conferences as required.
- Support public education and student achievement.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising principal (s).
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must possess appropriate PA teaching certification in area(s) of assignment.
- Submission of pre-employment medical examination (Section 148 of the Pennsylvania School Code)
- Submission of a report of criminal history record from the Pennsylvania State Police (Section 111 of the Pennsylvania School Code)
- Submission of a clearance report from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare in accordance with Act 151 of 1994
- Submission of Federal Criminal History Record in accordance with Act 114 of 2006
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to reach above and below the waist
- Ability to use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects
- Ability to perform repetitive motion
- Some stooping, kneeling, bending and twisting of the body
- Ability to lift/carry supplies weighing no more than 30 lbs
- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods throughout the work environment
SENSORY ABILITIES
- Visual acuity
- Auditory acuity
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Typical classroom environment
- Must be able to work in extreme cold (32 degrees or less) and extreme heat (90 degrees or more)
TEMPERAMENT
- Must be cooperative, congenial and service oriented
- Must possess excellent interpersonal skills
- Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions
- Able to make judgments and work under high level of stress
COGNITIVE ABILITY
- Ability to follow written and verbal directions
- Ability to read and write
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to organize tasks
- Ability to handle multiple tasks
- Ability to exercise good judgment
SPECIFIC SKILLS
- Must possess technology skills
- Ability to operate various office equipment
- Must appropriately handle confidential information
(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability or disabilities to perform the primary duties and responsibilities of the job)
TOWANDA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: SECONDARY TEACHER
FLSA: EXEMPT
GROUP: TAEA
REPORTS TO: Jr/Sr High School Principal; Jr/Sr High School Assistant Principal; Principal of Curriculum & Instruction K-12 (under direction of supervising Principal); Director of Special Education
JOB SUMMARY
Instruct students at the Jr/Sr high school level in assigned, certified area.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide instruction in areas of certification and assignment using district approved curriculum and model.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
- Prepare, administer and assess student performance to evaluate progress.
- Prepare and plan for classroom instruction.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies and administrative procedures.
- Enforce all district policies and administrative procedures.
- Refer students with academic or social challenges to district resource persons.
- Provide a safe environment including instructions, as appropriate, in order to prevent injuries and damage.
- Prepare for assigned classes based on state standards and show written evidence of preparation upon request of supervisor(s).
- Integrate technology and other materials to supplement instruction.
- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children’s progress.
- Supervise students as assigned.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in order to address individual student needs and progress.
- Prepare and implement remedial interventions for students requiring extra help.
- Collaborate with other staff members in professional learning communities to plan for instruction.
- Comply with all aspects of student IEPs and 504 Plans.
- Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
- Review, evaluate and incorporate student data into classroom instruction.
- Administer required standardized assessments as directed.
- Maintain classroom inventory, including equipment and supplies.
- Utilize district implemented system for technology, maintenance and supply requests.
- Communicate with parents and community to keep them informed about building events.
- Serve as a positive role model for students in all aspects of performance, demonstrating pride in the honorable profession of public education.
MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participate in meetings, workshops and conferences as required.
- Support public education and student achievement.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising principal (s).
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must possess appropriate PA teaching certification in area(s) of assignment.
- Submission of pre-employment medical examination (Section 148 of the Pennsylvania School Code)
- Submission of a report of criminal history record from the Pennsylvania State Police (Section 111 of the Pennsylvania School Code)
- Submission of a clearance report from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare in accordance with Act 151 of 1994
- Submission of Federal Criminal History Record in accordance with Act 114 of 2006
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to reach above and below the waist
- Ability to use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects
- Ability to perform repetitive motion
- Some stooping, kneeling, bending and twisting of the body
- Ability to lift/carry supplies weighing no more than 30 lbs
- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods throughout the work environment
- SENSORY ABILITIES
- Visual acuity
- Auditory acuity
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Typical classroom environment
- Must be able to work in extreme cold (32 degrees or less) and extreme heat (90 degrees or more)
TEMPERAMENT
- Must be cooperative, congenial and service oriented
- Must possess excellent interpersonal skills
- Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions
- Able to make judgments and work under high level of stress
COGNITIVE ABILITY
- Ability to follow written and verbal directions
- Ability to read and write
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to organize tasks
- Ability to handle multiple tasks
- Ability to exercise good judgment
SPECIFIC SKILLS
- Must possess technology skills
- Ability to operate various office equipment
- Must appropriately handle confidential information
(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability or disabilities to perform the primary duties and responsibilities of the job)