Primary Purpose:

Motivate students to become better citizens. Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree

Certified and approved by U.S. Navy Cadet Command to administer a high school NJROTC Program

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of subjects assigned

General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Retired Navy Commissioned Officer

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Strategies:

Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
Present subject matter according to guidelines as established by both board policies and Navy Regulations, and administrative regulations.
Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
Worth with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
Be a positive role model for students, support mission of school district.

Classroom Management and Organization:

Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

Communication:

Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Professional Growth and Development:

Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
Keep informed of any comply with state, district, and school precautions and policies of classroom teachers.
Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records and other documents required.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Perform other duties as assigned
Report to work on time.
Absent with a good cause.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Move small stack of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment. Frequent prolonged and irregular hours.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.