2016-2017 ANTICIPATED Agriculture Teacher Certificated Staff - Coachella Valley Unified - Thermal, CA
SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHER
CLASSIFICATION: CERTIFICATED WORK YEAR: 10M/182D/7H
LOCATION: SCHOOL SITE or as assigned SALARY SCHEDULE: OO4
(Placement Depend. upon Expr. & Educ.)
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: SCHOOL PRINCIPAL; ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: STUDENTS
A. General Description of Position Goals:
The Secondary school teacher facilitates student success in academics and interpersonal skills through
creating a flexible class environment that is favorable to learning and personal growth. The Secondary teacher
addresses the needs of each student in accordance with each student’s ability through appropriate motivation
to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge for future learning and life.
B. Essential Job Functions
1. Instructs 7th through 12th grade students in specific subject matter for the purpose of improving their
academic success and interpersonal skills through a defined course of study.
2. Engages and supports all students in learning.
3. Teaches the specific subject(s), for which he/she is appropriately credentialed, in a classroom utilizing
the course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
4. Develops lesson plans, designs learning experiences and instructional materials for the purpose of
implementing District approved curriculum.
5. Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin
boards, interest centers and through the use of modern technology such as computers and ipads.
6. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning
atmosphere and effective participation in all activities.
7. Assesses the academic and social growth of students, and teacher performance for the purpose of
providing feedback to students, parents, administration, teacher self-evaluation and placement of
students.
8. Prepares various reports, e.g. progress reports, study lesson evaluations, grades, attendance records,
etc. for the purpose of documenting teaching and student progress.
9. Advises parents of student progress, through a variety of means, for the purpose of reinforcing areas
and methods for improvements and/or defining expectations. Holds parent conferences when needed.
10. Monitors student activities, before and after school for the purpose of providing a safe environment.
11. Administers group standardized tests in accordance with the district testing program.
12. Performs basic attendance accounting and other services as required.
13. Reports incidents e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, bullying, suspected use of alcohol and/or
controlled substances, etc. for the purpose of maintaining student safety, a positive learning
environment and adhering to California Education Code, District and/or school policies.
14. Maintains proper records and follows adopted procedures to comply with regulations governing the
planning, implementation and evaluation of Federal/State compensatory education programs.
JOB DESCRIPTION
C. Other Job Duties and Responsibilities
1. Networks with other teachers and school personnel for the purpose of improving the quality of
student outcomes, developing solutions, planning curriculum and/or providing information.
2. Participates in inservice/staff development programs for the purpose of meeting professional growth,
state/district/credential requirements, within the school of assignment and/or at district level.
3. Works through the Department Chairperson in selecting and requisitioning books, instructional aids,
and instructional supplies, and maintains required inventory records.
4. Insures a comfortable room environment through control of heating, lighting, and ventilation to the
extent possible.
5. Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during assigned work day.
6. Assists other teachers and professional staff for the purpose of implementing curriculum.
7. Shares in the sponsorship of student activities and participates in faculty committees.
8. Performs other related duties as assigned.
D. Job Requirements/Qualifications
1. Experience: Prior job related experience.
2. Education: Bachelor of Arts/Science Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning; Degree
in the specific subject area to be taught, preferable; Official Transcripts. Master’s Degree desirable.
3. Credential: Possession of a valid California Credential authorizing service in a specific subject area.
4. Other Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing:
English Learner Development Certificate
Compliance with No Child Left Behind Requirements (Original Documents)
Department of Homeland Security I-9 Form completion
TB Test Clearance
Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
5. Knowledge of:
Age appropriate teaching methods and strategies
State curriculum framework appropriate for the specific subject area to be taught
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
Policies and procedures in relationship to appropriate discipline, guidance and supervision
Various modern technologies used in teaching and learning
6. Ability to:
Work effectively in a multi-ethnic setting
Work independently and/or in a team setting
Communicate effectively with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others
Perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks
Motivate students
Maintain records
Prioritize and organize
Meet schedules and deadlines
Be flexible
Exercise confidentiality
JOB DESCRIPTION
E. Working Conditions
Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters
while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Classroom environment at school site or as assigned
Usual work in low to moderate noise level
Subject to interruptions during work time
Physical Abilities
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Constant: mobility
Constant: use of voice in face to face speaking and with a telephone
Constant: use of close and distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the
ability to focus
Constant: hearing acuity for conversations and other sounds
Frequent: sitting, standing, walking, twisting, stooping or bending over
Frequent: handling, grasping and feeling objects; repetitive use of dominant hand; fine dexterity
with both hands; gross muscle use of arms and legs
Occasional: crawling, climbing, reaching overhead-above the shoulders and horizontally, crouching,
kneeling, balancing
Occasional: pushing or pulling, lifting or carrying, individually or with assistance 10 to 25 lbs.
Hazards
The hazards described here are representative of those that may be encountered in the performance of the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Frequent: work in a closed room in close proximity to young people who may have communicable
illnesses
Occasional: exposure to stairs, ramps or uneven ground; working around and with equipment having
moving parts
Occasional: exposure to dusts
Seldom: contact with toxic substances/materials
Seldom: contact with distraught or abusive individuals
Extended: viewing of a computer monitor
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