Teacher - Alternative Education- Day Treatment

Hardin County School District•Elizabethtown, KY

17h

About The Position

The Teacher helps students learn subject matter and skills that contribute to their development as mature, capable, and responsible individuals. The teacher instructs assigned classes at designated locations and times, plans instruction to address students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities, and creates a classroom environment conducive to learning. The teacher guides learning toward curriculum goals, establishes and communicates lesson, unit, and project objectives, and maintains classroom order and student safety. The role includes maintaining required records, implementing district and school policies, collaborating with colleagues and the community, communicating with parents and school leadership, participating in meetings and committees, and supporting school programs. The teacher is expected to use technology in daily tasks, maintain professional conduct and appearance, and attend work regularly and predictably. The position is for 187 days; salary and work year are established by the Board, and specified positions may have extended days.

Requirements

Valid state teaching certificate for the specific subject area and/or grade level.

Responsibilities

Meet and instruct assigned classes at designated locations and times.
Plan a program of study that addresses students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities as much as possible.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
Prepare for assigned classes and provide written evidence of preparation when requested by the immediate superior.
Guide learning toward curriculum goals and establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects in accordance with local and state Board of Education goals.
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
Assist administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct; develop reasonable classroom rules and maintain order fairly.
Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or reasonably requested.
Work to improve professional competence and collaborate with colleagues and communities.
Attend staff meetings, serve on staff committees, and perform duties prescribed by the principal and School Board policies.
Promote public relations for school programs and activities.
Become acquainted with parents and immediately report unusual occurrences or events to the principal or designated representative.
Notify the principal or designated representative as soon as possible when unable to attend school.
Remain at school for the entire school day unless excused by the principal or designated representative.
Participate in the selection, adoption, and inventory of textbooks.
Implement rules, regulations, policies, and administrative guidelines adopted by the School SBDM Council and School Board.
Maintain a professional appearance as an example for students.
Use technology in daily tasks.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance and adhere to the professional code of conduct.