Classroom Teacher Job Goal: To plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in an environment that prepares students for lives as informed and engaged citizens in a global society.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This list of Essential Duties and Responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented with other duties as assigned by the Supervisor, which does not conflict with the Master Agreement between NCSD and NCCTA.Complies with the code of ethics of the teaching profession, and upholds and implements district policies and administrative regulations in accordance with statutory regulations of the State of Nevada. Documents instructional planning in written lesson plans based on adopted curriculum documents and standards. Analyzes student achievement, access/equity, and other site-specific demographic data. Identifies desired/measurable results for student learning/achievement, and uses instructional planning to determine and monitor student progress. Follows assessment regulations and guidelines. Maintains an academic focus and on-task behavior in the classroom. Communicates and maintains a classroom management/discipline plan. Provides a physical environment in the classroom that supports the teaching/learning process. Uses the components of an effective lesson and the basic principles of learning when providing classroom instruction. Engages students in learning using varied instructional strategies, approaches, and resources that are aligned with instructional objectives. Provides clearly defined lesson structure with appropriate pacing. Utilizes flexible instructional grouping in the classroom. Uses accommodations and/or modifications in alignment with instructional objectives to meet the needs of students. Provides feedback to students and promotes student success and achievement. Participates in the school improvement process and implements school improvement goals. Addresses identified individual improvement goals and directions. Participates in job-related meetings and activities. Maintains student records and attendance codes in accordance with district and state regulations. Provides communication to parents/guardians and students related to behavior and achievement. Uses multicultural resources, materials, and activities to support multicultural literacy, awareness, and appreciation. Additional Duties for Special Education Teachers: This list of Essential Duties and Responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented. Carries out all the mandates of the Nevada Administrative Code for special education programs with special regard for the following sections of the Administrative Code: NRS 388.150 - These class loads shall be accepted and maintained by all special education teachers. NRS 388.265 - Special education teachers must be notified of suspension or exclusion of special education students for longer than ten days in order to call an MDR meeting. NRS 388.281 - IEPs must be developed and maintained by special education teachers. Notification of IEP meetings must include home visits or visits to places of employment in conjunction with the principal if the parent does not respond to letters or phone calls. Attends multi-disciplinary team activities to keep the assessment and placement of students within the parameters of the Nevada Administrative Code.
