Under general supervision assists students in learning subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible adults. Reports to the school principal.
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Cooperates in developing a program of continuous progress consistent with District goals and objectives to meet the needs, interests, and abilities of pupils.
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Keeps abreast of changes in District policies and students' needs and interests.
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Establishes clear and appropriate objectives for all classroom activities and communicates these objectives to students.
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Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
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Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required. Analyzes the progress of individual students on a regular basis and seeks appropriate assistance as needed.
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Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
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Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of pupils.
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Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteers and evaluates their performance. Provides adequate plans for substitute teachers and evaluates their performance.
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Seeks the cooperation and assistance of parents through oral or written communication and/or home visits.
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Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education related purposes when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
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Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by state or federal law, District policies, and administrative regulations.
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Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students and to properly care for all property, equipment, materials, and facilities.
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Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies.
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Is punctual and responsible in performing all duties and activities as assigned.
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Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life, conduct and behavior in a fair and just manner.
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Provides for his/her own professional growth through an on-going program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.
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Participates in school or District staff development programs as assigned by the Principal or Superintendent.
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Attends staff meetings, serves on staff committees as requested, and accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular or other activities as assigned by the Principal or Superintendent.
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Recognizes and follows the appropriate procedures in the "chain of command" as designated by board policies and/or administrative procedures.
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Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities.
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Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility.
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Maintains high quality communication and interaction with internal and external entities with whom the position interacts.
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Performs routine administrative / office tasks as required, including but not limited to preparing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, sending and receiving faxes, entering and retrieving computer data, etc.
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Performs other related duties as assigned or requested by the Superintendent of Schools.
Education and Experience:
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Education and experience as required by state certification authorities.
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Proficient in computers and word processing software; or any equivalent combination of training software and experience that provide required knowledge.
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Supports the vision, mission and beliefs of Hampton County School District.
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Knowledge of the policies, procedures and activities of the school District which pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.
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Knowledge in the methods for developing lesson plans and materials, and classroom activities which stimulate learning.
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Knowledge of the records, forms and reports which must be prepared and maintained.
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Knowledge of proper maintenance of equipment, materials and supplies used in daily activities.
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Knowledge of counseling methods necessary for handling student academic and adjustment problems.
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Knowledge of the materials and information which must be prepared for classroom instructional activities.
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Ability to provide instruction to students through explanation, demonstration and/or supervised practice.
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Ability to supervise students and maintain order in various classroom and instructional activities and situations.
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Ability to operate general office equipment in the performance of daily activities.
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Ability to prepare lesson plans, tests, and instructional materials for classroom activities.
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Ability to identify student adjustment and/or academic problems, provide counseling and/or recommend appropriate remedial action to parents.
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Ability to communicate effectively with
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Conducts duties in a classroom environment with some exposure to environmental conditions.
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Requires ability to work under a degree of stress related to duties that require constant attention and working with students.
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Job requires the operation of standard office equipment.
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Physical demands are restricted to general office activities requiring movement/lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds.
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Requires ability to work under a degree of stress related to duties that require meeting tight deadlines, considerable attention and working with both adults and students.
This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required. The administration has the exclusion right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
