HOT SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Teacher

Teachers are responsible for helping students master subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• To communicate, collaborate and cooperate with colleagues, supervisors, parents and students in a professional manner
• To teachHot SpringsSchool District’s approved curriculum
• To be prepared to instruct all assigned classes at the designated time and place
• To plan a program of study and prepare lesson plans and instructional materials that meet the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students
• To create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and abilities of the students
• To encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• To guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, unites and projects
• To take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment and facilities
• To employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided the needs and capabilities of the individual or student groups involved
• To assess the academic and social growth of students on a regular basis, keep appropriate and accurate records, and prepare progress reports as required
• To maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations
• To identify student needs, make appropriate referrals and develop strategies for individual education plans
• To communicate regularly with parents by means of web-based reporting sites, newsletters, notes, phone calls and conferences
• To plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals, parents and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips
• To create an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers and exhibits of student work
• To adhere to all rules and regulations as stated in Hot Springs School District Personnel Policies Handbook
• To perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by employee’s supervisor, the principal, or the superintendent