Jr. High & Elementary Band/Choir Teacher

MORGAN LOCAL SCHOOLS
JOB DESCRIPTION

Position:Secondary Teacher (Grades 7-12)

Reports to:Building Principal

Employment Status:Regular/Full-time

FLSA Status:Exempt

Description: Demonstrate the need for scientific processes in everyday activities; create a condition of
independent learning and self-confidence; give students a desire to learn and at the
same time show responsibility for themselves

NOTE:The below lists are not ranked in order of importance

Essential Functions:

• Ensure safety of students

• Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment

• Prepare clear and timely lesson plans

• Maintain accurate and complete records as required

• Provide guidance to students to promote their educational development

• Attend parent/teacher conferences

• Collaborate with colleagues

• Ensure students are learning all subject material by properly assessing on a regular basis

• Provide complete lesson plans for substitute

• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students

• Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student life

• Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined by the Board of Education approved courses of study

• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete, and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners

• Instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated

• Notify parents if student is not meeting classroom goals

• Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete, and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners

• Utilize demonstrations, lectures, discussions, and experiments to teach theories and skills in the subject area

• Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy

• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information

• Refer students suspected of learning difficulties to the intervention assistance team

• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, and parents

• Attend meetings and in-services as required

• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude, and conversation

• Emphasize available careers in subject area

• Implement instructional strategies that incorporate content standards for subject matter area of expertise

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment, and other educational materials

• Promote good public relations

• Respond to routine questions and requests in a timely, appropriate manner

• Serve as a role model for students

• Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships

• Participate in committees, study teams, and cocurricular activities as agreed upon

• Participate in intervention assistance team meetings

• Maintain and improve professional competence by attending professional seminars, workshops, etc. to keep current on relevant issues

• Supervise student teachers

• Counsel, advise, encourage, and motivate students

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or designee

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) or equivalent from a four-year college or university

• Appropriate State of Ohio certification/license

• Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively with others

• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing

• Effective, active listening skills

• Organizational and problem solving skills

• Knowledge of IDEA, TAG, and Title I rules

• Basic computer skills

• Ability to operate school equipment

• Commitment to education

• Knowledge of academic area and teaching methodology

• Skills that foster and facilitate learning and classroom management

• Training in varied instructional design

• Background/knowledge base in methodology and supervised practice

• Knowledge of due process and other laws governing special education

• Knowledge of special education state and federal guidelines

Equipment Operated:

• Various office machines

• Computer

• Calculator

• Telephone

• Printer

• TV

• Copy machine

• Fax machine

Additional Working Conditions:

• Occasional evening/weekend/summer work

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue

• Occasional interaction with unruly students

• Occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditions, i.e., being prepared to work on all scheduled school days, except calamity days

• Frequent requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, climb, and stoop

• Frequent interaction among unruly children

• Occasional travel, e.g., attending workshop outside of district

• Frequent repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, calculator, writing

• Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 25 pounds

The Morgan Local School District is an equal opportunity employer. This document identifies typical job functions and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible work duties. Employee performance is evaluated according to board policy, administrative procedures and current contractual agreements.

Adopted Date: BA-3/14/2022