Breckinridge County Schools

Job Description 

JOB TITLE: Teacher 

SUPERVISOR: Principal

EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt 

WORK YEAR: 185 Days

BASIC FUNCTION: Plans, organizes and delivers the program of instruction based on approved curriculum; monitors, evaluates, and communicates student progress; maintains records and makes reports; enforces Board policies, regulations, and rules; supervises students, and secures and maintains school property and materials. 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: 

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• Creates and maintains a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes objectives for all lessons, units, projects, etc. in order to communicate these objectives to students
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting stated objectives, prepares for classes, and maintains written evidence of preparation
• Assists the administration in implementing Board policies, administrative regulations and school rules governing student life and conduct, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports and counseling to parents as required concerning academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students
• Participates in parent/teacher conferences as necessary to assist the parent's participation and support of a child's education
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
• Continues personal professional growth and upgrading of skills appropriate to teaching assignments

• Attends staff meetings, serves on staff committees and accepts a share of responsibility for extracurricular activities
• Duties may include performance of health services, for which training will be provided
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal or other administrator

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOLLOWING: 

• Curriculum, instruction, and assessment 
• Record-keeping techniques 
• Operation of a computer terminal and data entry techniques 
• Oral and written communication skills 
• Laws, rules, and regulations related to assigned activities
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy 

ABILITIES: 

• 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 and navigate technology
• 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 timelines

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

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.

The work is primarily sedentary. The work requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. The work at times requires bending, squatting, reaching, with the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights. The work requires activities involving driving automotive equipment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Experience and preparation required by the Board
• Demonstrates knowledge of current curriculum and instructional trends and techniques

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

• Kentucky certification appropriate to the grade level and curricular assignment
• Has met the requirements criminal records check and child abuse and neglect check as specified by Kentucky State Law

Contracts are with the district of Breckinridge County Public Schools, not with individual locations. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Location, duties, and/or responsibilities may be altered to meet the needs of the district.