ST.JAMES R-I SCHOOL DISTRICT

CERTIFIED POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title: High School Biology Teacher

Coaching Opportunities Available 

Qualifications: 

1. Valid Missouri certificate issued by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in the subject area being taught 
2. Previous related teaching experience is desired

Reports To: Building Principal

Job Goal: 

To assist students in learning the appropriate subject matter, skills and/or attitudes that will contribute to their development as responsible citizens. 

Performance Objectives: 

1. Participates in curriculum review and design
2. Employs a variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives
3. Diagnoses and evaluates student abilities and progress in a timely and consistent manner
4. Monitors student progress and adjusts instruction accordingly
5. Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
6. Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning
7. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required
8. Refers student for alternative services as provided by the St. James R-I School District (ESL, Reading, etc.)
9. Establish effective rapport with students
10. Formulate good relationships with parents and the community
11. Teaches the curriculum adopted and approved by the St. James R-1 School Board of Education
12. Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil through the use of technology
13. Communicates regularly with parents by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.
14. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere
15. Available to students and parents for education-related purposes
16. Plans and coordinates the work of employees, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips 
17. Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student
18. Creates an environment for learning
19. Comply with federal, state, local, and Board of Education policies and regulations
20. Other professional duties as may be assigned by the Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment is on an annual basis.  The Building Principal makes employment recommendations in March of each year for the next fiscal year.  The final decision is made by the Board of Education.  Salary is based on the Certificated Salary Schedule adopted annually by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of MSBA Board of Education Policy on Evaluation of Professional Staff (GCN).