Alternative Education Science Teacher (for 21-22 school year) at Kerman Unified School District (2024)

KERMAN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description

Department: Elementary/Secondary

Position: Pre K-12 Classroom Teacher

BASIC JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under supervision of the Principal, provide a planned instructional program in subject specialty following curriculum specified by district regulations. Provide learning experiences to encourage maximum student growth using appropriate materials. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and other staff development to maintain professional competence. Promote a classroom environment that is conducive to student growth and responsibility.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and/or group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils with varying abilities, attitudes, and cultural backgrounds.
• Provide instruction to students with special needs in accordance with IEP, using support services as appropriate, and participate in IEP meetings as appropriate.
• Develop and teach skills and knowledge in one or more courses or grade levels, using courses of study adopted by the Board of Trustees.
• Maintain proper control and discipline in a positive manner by establishing good rapport between students and others involved in the learning processes and in accordance with district policy and procedure.
• Evaluate pupil progress, keep appropriate records, prepare progress reports, and effectively communicate student progress with pupils, administrators and parents.
• Perform basic attendance accounting/reporting duties as directed by district policy.
• Maintain professional competence through participation in professional growth activities.
• Develop and communicate curricular and instructional plans and objectives to students and parents including course descriptions, performance expectations and other pertinent information to allow parental monitoring.
• Administer group standardized tests.
• Plan, coordinate and oversee the work of para-professionals.
• Attend professional meetings called by administrators, or other meetings such as SST's and IEP's.
• Enforce the use of the textbooks that are currently adopted by the district Board of Trustees for the grade level which the teacher is assigned.
• Identify pupil needs, and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Ensure that students are not left in the classroom at any time without teacher supervision.
• Willingness to update skills and knowledge commensurate with the demands of this position.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Principles, theories, practices, methods and techniques used in curriculum development and classroom instruction.
• Curriculum expectations for subject being taught.
• Classroom procedures which promote appropriate student conduct and motivation for student learning.
• Standardized student testing requirements.

Ability to:

• Adapt plans to meet different needs for learning.
• Create an instructional program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth.
• Identify students who have special instructional needs.
• Maintain current information and expectations regarding grade level and curriculum being taught.
• Monitor children in classrooms.
• Display the use of good judgment in making decisions.
• Maintain professional relationships with pupils, parents, colleagues and supervising staff members.
• Operate a computer and use related software.
• Read, interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Establish and maintain a variety of accurate record keeping and filing systems.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Communicate student progress with parents.
• Oversee the work of instructional aides.
• Establish effective rapport with pupils.
• Create a positive classroom environment.
• Maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance.
• Develop and maintain effective interpersonal relations using tact, patience and courtesy
• Maintain reliable, punctual and regular attendance.

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, subject to reasonable accommodation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching; climb or balance.
• Eyesight corrected or uncorrected sufficient to read a variety of materials including but not limited to fine print.
• Hearing with or without use of hearing aid(s) sufficient to hear any conversation with others.

Understandable voice and speech patterns.

• Manual dexterity and coordination sufficient to operate office and/or classroom equipment.
• Sitting, standing and/or walking for extended periods of time.

• Must frequently lift, push, pull or carry up to ten (10) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move at least fifty (50) pounds.

HAZARDS:

• Abusive and potentially harmful outbursts from students which may pose a threat to staff and/or students.
  • Possible contact with blood and/or other body fluid(s).

ENVRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Office and/or school facility environment; school playground or campus and community based instructional environments, emphasizing age-appropriate student instruction and training.
• Periodic yelling, crying, or loud speech by students.
• Regular interruptions.
• Bachelor’s Degree or appropriate education required for this position.
• One to two years teaching in a classroom preferred.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Appropriate credential for this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS SUMMARY

ACTIVITIES:

Never: 0 time Occasional: up to 1/3 time Frequent: 1/3-2/3 Constant: 2/3+

WEIGHT DEMANDS: Lifting and Carrying

Never: 0 time Occasional: up to 1/3 time Frequent: 1/3-2/3 Constant: 2/3+

LIFTING CARRYING

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:(job specific requirements)

What are the heaviest items to lift, push, or pull. What other items might be physically demanding, requiring effort or repetitive use.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES:

Indicate if the job requires:

Amended: 02-01-90

12-30-96

01-18-18

1.A personal letter of application discussing your qualifications.2.A copy of your résumé.3.Three current letters of recommendation (within 6 months).4.A copy of teaching credential.