Government of the United States Virgin Islands Department of Education

DESCRIPTION

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE)

• Prepares course objectives and outlines for course of study following the curriculum guidelines and requirements of the territory and school;
• Prepares materials and classroom for class activities;
• Assigns lessons and corrects homework;
• Administers tests to evaluate pupil progress, records results, and issues reports to inform parents of progress;
• Keeps attendance records and maintains accurate and complete student records as required by law, district policies, and administrative regulation;
• Maintains  discipline  in  classroom  and  enforces  all  administration  policies  and  rules  governing students;
• Meets with parents/guardians to discuss their children’s progress, and to determine priorities and resource needs for their children;
• Confers with parents/guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators in order to resolve students’ behavioral and academic problems;
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops;
• Performs related duties, such as sponsoring one or more activities or student organizations, assisting pupils in selecting course of study, and counseling student in adjustment and academic problems;
• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects, and communicates those objectives to students;

• Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests;

• Observes and evaluates students’ performance, behavior social development and physical health;
• Plans and conducts activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate;
• Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks;
• Guide  and  counsel  students  with  adjustment  and/or  academic  problems,  or  special  academic interests;
• Instructs and monitors students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage;
• Prepares for assigned classes, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors;
• Uses computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations;
• Prepares objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements
• of states and schools;
• Meets with other professionals to discuss individual students’ needs and progress;
• Prepares and implements remedial programs for students requiring extra help;
• Attends professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence;
• Confers with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved

• curricula;
• Collaborates with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation and revision of secondary school programs;
• Prepares reports on students and activities as required by administration;

• Selects, stores, orders, issues, and inventories classroom equipment, materials and supplies;
• Plans and supervises class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, or other experiential activities, and guides students’ learning in those activities;
• Administers standardized aptitude and achievement tests, and interprets results to determine students’ strengths and areas of need;
• Sponsors extracurricular activities such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests;
• Attends staff meetings and serves on committees as required;
• Performs administrative duties such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading;
• Performs tasks and assumes duties as required by the school principal or designee.

FACTOR I: KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the theory, principles and techniques of instruction in a specific content area;
• Knowledge of a variety of instructional strategies;
• Knowledge of the education laws, policies, rules and regulations of the United States Virgin Islands;
• Knowledge of the principles of teaching and classroom control;
• Ability to isolate behavioral and adjustment problems and to recommend methods of helping to solve the problems;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all persons contacted during the course of the work;
• Ability to plan lessons, coordinate resources, and manage time on task;
• Ability to create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students;
• Ability to cooperate and share professionally with members of the administration and other staff;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about students in accordance with state and federal law.

FACTOR II: SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

• Works under the direct supervision or assignment of a Principal, Assistant Principal or  as assigned by the principal;
• Work is controlled by routine review and reporting to or consultation with supervisor;
• Work is reviewed through class visits, reports and achievement of objectives.

FACTOR III: GUIDELINES

• Federal  safety  and  privacy  laws,  including  HIPPA,  and  Departmental  policies,  guidelines  and procedures must be followed.

FACTOR IV: COMPLEXITY

• Work requires advanced judgment and  ingenuity:  Plans and performs complex work which involves new or changing conditions; Involved in strategic planning to carry out Department policies, objectives and programs for teaching and learning. Makes decisions that involve a great deal of responsibility.

FACTOR V: SCOPE AND EFFECT

• Is responsible for the planning and implementation of instructional programs so that students achieve individual maximum potential to redound to benefit of the student and the community.

FACTOR VI, VII: PERSONAL CONTACTS AND PURPOSE OF CONTACTS

• Personal contact is made with students, fellow employees, supervisors, administrators, and parents/guardians for the purpose of obtaining, clarifying, or giving facts or information to aid in accomplishing daily tasks and long term objectives for students and the Department..