Trigg County School District

About the role

To improve student academic performance by providing instruction utilizing research-based instructional methodology in content areas and to promote skills that will contribute to each student’s development as mature, able, and responsible individuals.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the Professional Code of Ethics for Kentucky Educators and meet the Teacher Standards as identified by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board.
• Strive to carry out the rules and regulations of the Board of Education and familiarize yourself with administrative procedures and regulations relating to your duties and classroom instruction and discipline.
• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plan a program of studies that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students, with emphasis on project-based instruction.
• Ensure all students follow established shop safety rules.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Plan differentiated, research-based instructional activities to meet the needs of each student and provide written evidence of preparation upon request.
• Guide the learning process toward curriculum goals, establishing clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
• Assess student progress continually and adjust instructional techniques to promote achievement.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Seek assistance from district specialists to diagnose learning disabilities and implement recommendations.
• Assist administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct; develop and maintain fair classroom behavior and procedures.
• Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required.
• Plan and supervise assignments for instructional assistants and volunteers.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees (SBDM and District) as required.
• Reflect on personal performance strengths and weaknesses related to student achievement and discuss with your supervisor.
• Engage in professional development experiences aligned with district/school improvement needs and personal growth areas.
• Maintain and improve professional competence.
• Leave classroom materials, records, and lesson plans organized for substitutes.
• Meet other requirements as specified by current School Board Policies.

Requirements

• Kentucky Department of Education certification in the field of assignment.
• Valid State of Kentucky Teaching Certificate.
• Must meet the requirements of a criminal record check as specified by Kentucky State Law.
• Must meet health requirements as specified in the district personnel policy.

Terms of Employment

• 240-Day contract with salary determined by the adopted certified salary schedule of the Trigg County Board of Education.

Evaluation

The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on the evaluation of personnel.

Reports to: Building Principal