.5 Fte Drama Teacher - Bend Senior High - Regular

JOB DEFINITION:
The Classroom Teacher will motivate, assist and guide the learning of students, including their prescribed instruction, discipline, safety and health while under the supervision of the school. The Classroom Teacher will also lead each student toward the fulfillment of his / her potential for intellectual, physical, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation by providing appropriate instruction to each student. The Classroom Teacher reports to the school principal.
NATURE AND SCOPE OF WORK:
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Identifies the needs of individual students by continuous assessment of their abilities.
2. Uses identified student needs to plan instruction.
3. Writes instructional plans.
4. Uses a variety of appropriate methods and materials to implement instructional plans.
5. Manages the classroom to create the optimum learning conditions.
6. Makes appropriate application of learning theory to meet the needs of students.
7. Evaluates and reports student progress.
8. Assists with the planning and conduction of parent conferences.
9. Participates in professional development activities.
10. Provides plans for and supervises educational assistants.
11. Supervises students in and out of the classroom.
12. Initiates and maintains communication with colleagues.
13. Assists in the assessment of building level needs and the planning required to meet those needs.
14. Attends meetings and serves on committees as directed.
15. Fulfills all appropriate responsibilities assigned to the Classroom Teacher.
16. Fulfills other related duties as assigned or assumed.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The employee works with groups of students and on a one-on-one basis. Students include those who may be physically and mentally handicapped, learning disabled, emotionally disturbed and culturally different. Supervision and instructional responsibilities require the employee to be able to stand for up to 45 consecutive minutes and move rapidly to intervene in situations where a student’s safety is being jeopardized. The supervision may also occur during times of inclement weather. The employee needs to be able to lift materials, boxes or equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge:

• Laws, rules, policies and trends regarding instruction.
• School district policies and procedures.
• Essential Learning Skills and Common Curriculum Goals.
• Current concepts, methods and procedures for curriculum development and implementation.
• Evaluation techniques.
• Computer technology.
• Human development and learning.
• Communication techniques.
• Behavior management techniques.

Skills and Abilities:

• Deal with students, teachers, administrators, supervisor, and the publish in a pleasant and courteous manner.
• Evaluate student needs and progress.
• Maintain acceptable student behavior.
• Obtain or possess a valid Oregon driver’s license and maintain and insurable status for automobile and liability coverage, as required by the position.
• Accurately transfer, record and convey information, materials, and money as required by the position.
• Establish and maintain accurate record keeping systems.
• Implement competency based instruction.
• Develop appropriate curriculum.
• Maintain a high level of commitment to the completion of all tasks.
• Make appropriate application of learning principles.
• Write or print legibly.
• Interpret and comply with laws, rules and policies.
• Demonstrate high standards of moral character and behavior as required of the teachers by serving as an effective role model for students.
• Verbalize concepts and to communicate effectively in person and over the phone using a pleasant and well modulated voice.
• Apply an understanding of English, reading, spelling, mathematics and other subjects as related to the position.
• Adhere to the federal requirement for a drug-free workplace.
• Make mathematical calculations accurately.
• Read, understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Hold a valid first aid card.
• Learn to deal with bodily fluids.
• Learn the operation of computers and other equipment used in the work, as required by the position.
• Abide by confidentiality requirements.
• Communicate effectively with parents, colleagues and students.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers, administrators, co-workers, supervisor, and the public.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Completion of course work satisfying the requirement for issuance of a valid Oregon Teaching License with appropriate endorsement in the designated assignment.
Demonstrated ability to teach students to be successful learners though student teaching, internship or temporary/regular teaching experience.
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSING:
Hold or be eligible to qualify for an Oregon Teaching License.
The statements herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principle functions of the job, the level of knowledge and skills typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work and physical requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work or otherwise to balance the workload.