Breckinridge County Schools
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Teacher
SUPERVISOR: Principal
EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt
WORK YEAR: 185 Days
APPROVED: 3/8/2023
BASIC FUNCTION: Plans, organizes and delivers the program of instruction based on approved curriculum; monitors, evaluates, and communicates student progress; maintains records and makes reports; enforces Board policies, regulations, and rules; supervises students, and secures and maintains school property and materials.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
Creates and maintains a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes objectives for all lessons, units, projects, etc.
in order to communicate these objectives to students
Employs instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting stated objectives, prepares for classes, and maintains written evidence of preparation
Assists the administration in implementing Board policies, administrative regulations and school rules governing student life and conduct, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports and counseling to parents as required concerning academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students
Participates in parent/teacher conferences as necessary to assist the parent's participation and support of a child's education
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
Continues personal professional growth and upgrading of skills appropriate to teaching assignments
Attends staff meetings, serves on staff committees and accepts a share of responsibility for extracurricular activities
Duties may include performance of health services, for which training will be provided
Performs other duties as assigned by the principal or other administrator
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Curriculum, instruction, and assessment
Record-keeping techniques
Operation of a computer terminal and data entry techniques
Oral and written communication skills
Laws, rules, and regulations related to assigned activities
Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
ABILITIES:
To perform the responsibilities as previously outlined
Understand and follow oral and written directions
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Maintain records and prepare reports
Operate a computer terminal and navigate technology
Prioritize and schedule work
Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations
Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions
Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines
Work independently with little direction
Meet schedules and timelines
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work is primarily sedentary.
The work requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
The work at times requires bending, squatting, reaching, with the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights.
The work requires activities involving driving automotive equipment.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Experience and preparation required by the Board
Demonstrates knowledge of current curriculum and instructional trends and techniques
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Kentucky certification appropriate to the grade level and curricular assignment
Has met the requirements criminal records check and child abuse and neglect check as specified by Kentucky State Law
Contracts are with the district of Breckinridge County Public Schools, not with individual locations.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Location, duties, and/or responsibilities may be altered to meet the needs of the district.