Long-Term Substitute - 4th Grade Elementary Classroom Teacher (BV)

STILLWATER AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS Position Description SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION Position Title: Teacher Department / Building: Site as Assigned Reports to: Site Principal / Program Coordinator [If Applicable] FLSA Status: Exempt Band/Grade/Subgrade: TBD Bargaining/Work Unit: St. Croix Education Association (SCEA) Position Last Updated: 3/99 Next Position Description Update: SECTION II: JOB SUMMARY To develop materials and lesson plans; conduct instruction; regularly evaluate instructional materials for grade appropriateness; and continually assess student development and performance. To regularly meet with parents / guardians / responsible adults and/or students to ensure everyone's clear understanding of that student's or students' overall performance in terms of strengths / weaknesses, progress / potential and any other observable characteristics, abilities or challenges which are affecting the student's or students' performance. SECTION III: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Duty/Responsibility No: 1 Percent of Time: % Statement of duty/responsibility: Curriculum and Instruction Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility: Designs and implements a curriculum plan tailored and appropriate to the subject area(s) for which responsible. Reviews, selects, and modifies materials and resources to carry out the curriculum plan. Instructs students in a manner which consistently incorporates best teaching practices. Duty/Responsibility No: 2 Percent of Time: % Statement of duty/responsibility: Learning, Work / Resource Relationships and Communications Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility: Establishes and sustains positive, mutually-respectful and appropriate relationships with students in all settings. Participates and contributes actively to site educational and related programming to help ensure a broad-based experience for students. Develops and maintains collaborative and productive working relationships with support services staff; outside service vendors and any other sources in a position to meet student needs and advance their growth, development and achievements. Works effectively with colleges and universities to provide practice teachers and education program candidates with viable, valuable and practical learning experiences. Duty/Responsibility No: 3 Percent of Time: % Statement of duty/responsibility: Assessment and Evaluation Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility: Assesses and Evaluates results being achieved through current teaching practices as the primary basis for ongoing instructional planning; determining student progress / grading / reporting; and reinforcing students' outstanding contributions and performance. Assesses and evaluates one's own professional development needs including the necessary planning and strategies to satisfy those needs. Duty/Responsibility No: 4 Percent of Time: % Statement of duty/responsibility: Recordkeeping Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility: Maintains various required records and data according to established policies and procedures, ensuring the accurate and timely availability of such information as needed. Duty/Responsibility No: 5 Percent of Time: 5% Statement of duty/responsibility: Special Projects Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility: Performs other job-related duties as requested or assigned. SECTION IV: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Formal preparation and appropriate licensure for the area(s) being taught. Knowledge of current practices in curriculum and instruction for the level(s) and subject area(s) being taught and the ability to create plans in a consistently complete and timely manner. Decisions on design, content and delivery alternatives are made in consideration of student abilities and needs and also complement and supplement applicable graduation standards. Knowledge of special education due process rules and procedures. Knowledge, skills and abilities to consistently select objectives at the appropriate difficulty level and teach to those objectives. Knowledge of child growth, development, learning patterns and principles of learning effectively, monitoring student learning and adjusting practices accordingly. Develop instructional strategies that maximize student involvement and participation. Provide an honest, respectful, caring and safe learning environment. Knowledge, skills and ability to communicate behavior, learning and interaction expectations in a manner which sets an example and fosters mutual respect, accountability, cooperation, and responsible, appropriate role relationships with students, parents, colleagues and others. Introduce and facilitate alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedures under appropriate circumstances. Honors and preserves confidentiality within the context of ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, protocols and procedures. Recommendations developed on both specific and generalized basis designed to advance educational and developmental missions of the site and District. Knowledge of appropriate resources inside and outside the District is current and effectively applied. SECTION IV: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Cont'd) Demonstrates an interest to stay current and effective through the pursuit and completion of required continuing education and other applicable opportunities. Knowledge of existing electronic and/or hard-copy records management helps ensure the appropriate interactive use of such information. SECTION V: EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree or equivalent and appropriate State licensure for the area(s) of teaching for which contracted. SECTION VI: EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Note: Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board may find appropriate and acceptable. SECTION VII: COMPETENCIES AND/OR VALUES COMMON TO ALL POSITIONS A clear and demonstrated commitment to the District mission, which is to ensure high quality, innovative, challenging education where all learners are valued and respected. Performing assigned responsibilities in a manner consistent with the District's established Core Values. Advancing the District's mission and values through careful attention to the key issues of Learning, Environment and Resources. SECTION VIII: PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS (Indicate according to essential duties/responsibilities): The physical job requirements described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions. Key: N=Never O=Occasionally (1-33%) F=Frequently (34-66%) C=Consistently (67-100%) Demands Demands Demands Physical Lifting/Carrying Exposure to Environ. Conditions Standing O Up to 10 pounds C Walking O Up to 25 pounds O Sitting F Up to 50 pounds N Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens through blood and/or body fluids

O Talking in person/on the phone F Up to 75 pounds N Toxic chemicals N Pushing/Pulling N Up to 100 pounds N Moving parts N Hearing C More than 100 pounds N Electrical shock risk N Feeling, grasping, finger dexterity O Noise Levels Explosives N Climbing, balancing N Quiet (i.e. private office) F Fumes N Stooping (bend at waist) N Extreme cold (non-weather) NModerate noise (i.e. business office with typewriters/ printers, light traffic) F Extreme heat (non-weather) NCrouching, crawling, kneeling, squatting N Varying weather conditions N SightStretching/reaching with hands & arms N Loud noise (i.e. many children laughing & playing, large earth moving equipment)

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Distinguishing smell N Vision for close work/ability to adjust focus O Distinguishing temperature N Very loud noise (i.e. jack hammer, front row rock concert) N Looking at computer monitor F Traveling by automobile O

Color vision (identify & distinguish colors) F Peripheral, depth perception F