Sharp Middle School Intervention ESS Instructor - Part-Time (No

CLASS TITLE: EXTENDED SCHOOL SERVICES (ESS) TEACHER

JOB CLASS CODE: 4195

REPORTS TO: School Principal

EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt

Approved: November 16, 2020

BASIC FUNCTION:

To establish a learning situation for students that will meet the needs of each student at his/her own level. To ensure that each student will grow to his/her greatest intellectual ability, emotional development and psychological well-being.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated

Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students

Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students

Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor

Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior

Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students

Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved

Strives to implement, by instruction and action, the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives

Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required

Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation

Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner

Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms

Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for instructional teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates job performance

Strives to maintain and improve professional competence

Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required

Maintains regular attendance. It is an essential job function that all employees report to work.

Performs other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Curriculum, instruction and assessment.

Record-keeping techniques.

Operation of a computer terminal and data entry techniques.

Oral and written communication skills.

Research methods and report writing techniques.

Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.

Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Technical aspects of field of specialty. ABILITY TO:

Perform the responsibilities as previously outlined.

Understand and follow oral and written directions.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Maintain records and prepare reports.

Operate a computer terminal.

Prioritize and schedule work.

Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.

Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.

Work independently with little direction.

Meet schedules and time lines. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking

Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing

Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations

Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching

Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights up to approximately 20 pounds

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Valid Kentucky Teaching Certification

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Kentucky Teaching Certification for area and grade level of assignment