I. Position: Certified Teacher
II. Function: The Classroom Teacher creates a nurturing learning environment to facilitate the personal, social and intellectual development of students. In order to respond to the individual needs and abilities of students, the Classroom Teacher works closely with other staff and District administration.
III. Reports To: Principal/Building Administrator
IV. Minimum Qualifications: Current RI Teaching Certificate in relevant content area

V. SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Facilitate the personal, social and intellectual development of students.
• Establish a nurturing learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students.
• Implement useful assessment measures.
• Select and use effective instructional methods and learning materials
• Establish a cooperative relationship with all assigned students
• Maintain open lines of communication with parents/guardians.
• Engage in professional growth activities through an ongoing program of job-related knowledge and skill development.
• Work collaboratively to achieve the overall philosophy and mission of the District.
• Adhere to a strict policy of complete confidentiality for all student information.
  VI. Performance and Responsibilities: In accordance with the Rhode Island Professional Teaching Standards and the Rhode Island Code of Professional Responsibility.

EXPECTED ROUTINE CLASSROOM DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain a substitute folder which will include updated daily lesson plans, class seating plan, teacher’s schedule, time schedule, daily routine for attendance, collecting mild and lunch money, etc., fire drill procedure, Reading and Math groups, students’ individual health problems, a list of dependable students, students who need more supervision, emergency set of copies to get the class started, other information that will help the substitute teacher.
• Be alert to the health needs of the students; alert to signs of eyestrain, hearing loss, child abuse and neglect, improper seating, etc.
• Maintain proper discipline in the classroom, handle routine discipline, and have ability to implement problem solving techniques that are effective and realistic.
• Should not, under any circumstances, leave the classroom with students in it unless supervision has been arranged.
• Correct all work and worksheets assigned to students.
• Concern with general welfare of student.
• Participate in the grade reporting system as established in the building, have a good system of student evaluation, and maintain a significant number of scores in each subject (both formative and summative assessments to verify a student’s progress in school.

Expected Parent and Community (External) Relations:

• Strive for better public relations in the community with parent groups and community movements, show interest in attending school related functions, in-service meetings, curriculum study meetings, and work on district-wide curriculum committees.
• Respond within a reasonable time frame to a parental request.