Job Description

Responsibilities

1. Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
2. Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects such as English, Literature, or any other assigned subject.
3. Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students’ progress.
4. Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
5. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
6. Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by school administrative regulations.
7. Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
8. Guide and counsel students with adjustment and/or academic problems, or special academic interests.
9. Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage.
10. Prepare for assigned classes, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
11. Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
12. Practice teaching by differentiation to ensure that all learners are catered to.
13. Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators in order to resolve students’ behavioral and academic problems.
14. Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
15. Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
16. Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
17. Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
18. Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
19. Administer standardized ability and achievement tests, and interpret results to determine students’ strengths and areas of need.
20. Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required.