JAG Teacher (Jobs for American Graduates)

CERTIFIED POSITIONFOR THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEARRequirementsValid Kentucky Teacher Certification, or other legal alternative credential.

Position Summary And Goal

Delivers instruction in support of the premise of high expectations for all students. Leads students towards the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional and social growth.

Reports to

Principal or designee

Performance Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the location and at the times designated.
• Creates and maintains a classroom environment that supports high academic expectations, and is conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the district.
• Prepares for assigned classes, and demonstrates written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Establishes and maintains standards of acceptable classroom behavior.
• Employs a variety of instructional strategies, including a variety of instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the locations provided and the capabilities and needs of the students involved.
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Identifies and assesses the learning needs of the students and evaluates student progress on a regular basis.
• Maintains complete and accurate records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
• Attends and participates fully in faculty meetings.
• Collaborates with other staff members in planning instructional goals, objectives and methods; establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.
• Provides for his or her own professional growth in accordance with state and federal regulation.
• Accepts a shared responsibility for co-curricular activities.
• Maintains regular, punctual attendance during regularly scheduled work hours.
• Meets the Standards and Indicators set forth in the Certified Personnel Evaluation Plan.
• Abides by the Professional Code of Ethics for Kentucky Certified School Personnel.
• Adheres to the requirements of the District and school employee handbook, Burgin Board of Education Policies, and all applicable laws and regulations.
• Performs any other functions deemed necessary by the immediate supervisor that are reasonable and covered by local board policy or law.