QUALIFICATIONS:

• An approved Michigan elementary teaching certificate with appropriate grade level and content state of Michigan endorsement(s).
• Such alternatives beyond the above qualifications as the board of education deems appropriate and acceptable.

SUPERVISOR: Building Administrator

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To provide instruction in subject-matter, helping students to develop skills that will contribute to their growth and employment as mature, able, and responsible citizens.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans a program of study that strives to meet individual needs of students, as well as develop their interests, abilities and citizenship.
• Maintains a classroom environment that is conducive to learning, with good standards of behavior appropriate to the maturity of the students and utilizes all available time for teaching and learning.
• Guides the learning process of students toward the achievement of the approved curriculum goals, thereby establishing clear objectives of all lessons, units, and projects and using a variety of instructional (Best Practice) strategies.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting Michigan standards and curriculum objectives and ensuring the academic growth of all students.
• Assesses the accomplishment of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports (as required) to parents, students, and appropriate staff members (e.g., principals).
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems or strengths.
• Communicates with colleagues, students, and parents on a regular basis, presents information accurately and clearly, and addresses questions as they arise.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by professional growth activities.
• Supervises students in “out-of-classroom” activities during the school day.
• Assists the administration in implementing all school district policies and/or administrative regulations governing student life and conduct.
• Follows the guidelines and responsibilities for the appropriate educational level as outlined in the Teacher’s Handbook (if available).
• Continually improves his/her professional competency.
• Attends staff meetings, participates in faculty committees and the sponsorships of student activities during and outside of the school day.
• Maintains professional appearance and presents a positive role model that supports the mission of the district.
• Complies with all school district policies approved by the Petoskey Board of Education.
• Monitors student attendance, grades, assessments and classroom instructional supplies and equipment by keeping accurate, up-to-date records.
• Differentiates through lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.
• Conducts regular formative assessment of student learning and uses results for instruction.
• Uses technologies in the teaching/learning process.
• Assists students in analyzing and improving methods and habits of study.
• Assesses student progress towards learning targets, objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration.
• Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, paraprofessionals, volunteers, and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

School year as defined in the written agreement between the Petoskey Board of Education and the Petoskey Education Association.

EVALUATION:

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy of the Board of Education and the Master Agreement between the Petoskey Board of Education and the Petoskey Education Association.