Position Description POSITION TITLE: High School English/Yearbook Teacher
FLSA: Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold or be eligible for proper state certification/licensure
REPORTS TO: Principal and/or other Supervisor
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: - Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines and requirements of the district and state
- Complies with school and School Board policies and regulations
- Demonstrates mastery of the content area
- Maintains discipline in the classroom in an effort to maximize learning
- Uses instructional and planning time effectively
- Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and parents concerning both the academic and behavioral progress of students
- Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops
- Assumes responsibility for the care of materials, equipment, and facilities
- Works cooperatively with the administration and collegial peers for the overall successful operation of the school
- Develops and maintains a physical environment of the classroom conducive to effective learning
- Maintains accurate records and reports implemented by the administration
- Demonstrates professional growth
- Performs other duties as may be assigned
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: - Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
- Attend meetings and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
- Serve on committees as assigned.
- Remain current on instructional practices in education. (e.g. instructional technology)
- Ensure the production of the school yearbook meets required deadlines.