Secondary Technology Education and Shop Teacher - Vacancy ID: 195108

SECONDARY TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION AND SHOP TEACHER

QUALIFICATIONS: Valid State of Wisconsin certification. Technology Education (1220)
JOB GOALS: Ensure that all students learn optimally.
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: [All of the following are considered to be the essential functions of the position.]

1. A comprehensive understanding and knowledge in the content area.
2. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
3. Guide the learning process to the achievement of curriculum goals.
4. Interact and communicate effectively with parents.
5. Use appropriate and effective instructional techniques.
6. Differentiate instruction as appropriate to the needs of children.
7. Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis as determined by the teacher. Provide progress reports for students, parents, Building Consultation Teams, and the office as designated by Administration.
8. Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure based on the district’s PBIS model to ensure that order is maintained.
9. Participate in the advisory rotation for clubs, sports, and activities per the principal.
10. Cooperate with other staff members in planning instructional programs, developing procedures, and carrying out assigned duties.
11. Demonstrate professional competence as per the Department of Public Instruction teaching standards and the Effectiveness Project.
12. Comply with all policies, handbooks, operating procedures, and school requirements.
13. Do not send students from the school premises on errands.
14. Do not send students to the school office without a pass or calling the office to indicate the reason that necessitates the student’s presence in the office.
15. Keep school records as are required by Board regulations, principals and the District Administrator. These records include, but are not limited to, staying current in all required data entry into the student information system (SIS) (ex. Attendance, misconduct incidents, grades, etc.), maintaining lesson plans, and assessment data.
16. Complete and turn in to the building office a classroom inventory.
17. Enforce the rules and regulations of the school as set down by the Board, the District Administrator and principals.
18. Be jointly responsible for enforcement of discipline and the operation of an effective school.
19. Exercise general supervision over student conduct, not only while in the classroom, but also before school, during noon hours, in the hallways, and during co-curricular activities, as assigned.
20. Instruct and encourage students in correct habits of manner and principles as per the district’s PBIS plan for routines and procedures. Corporal punishment is prohibited.
21. Assume supervision duties as assigned by the principal.
22. Set the example and preserve neatness in classrooms and other district spaces.
23. Be responsible for all books and supplies provided for student use and see that the furniture, apparatus, maps, books and other equipment are not defaced or damaged. Any breakage or defacing of school property shall be investigated and reported to the principal for additional investigation and action.
24. Do not use time during school hours for working on personal items or doing personal errands.
25. Follow the district procedure and administrative guidelines for any plans or programs you may wish to initiate.
26. Attend all meetings and professional development scheduled by the principal and the District Administrator, including in-service training meetings scheduled by the District Administrator and special meetings called by principals.
27. Report injuries within the scope of their employment in writing to the District Administrator immediately. The District carries worker's compensation insurance for employees, including teachers.
28. Submit grades for report cards, which are issued on a nine-week basis and are administered as directed by the principal and approved by the District Administrator.
29. See that all lights are turned off, that all windows are closed and doors are locked when leaving the room.
30. Obtain principal and District Administrator approval of teacher-initiated requisitions and purchase orders.
31. Be in the classroom during the designated class periods throughout the day.
32. Participate in I.E.P., English language, Section 504, Health Plan, or other student-centered meetings as needed.
33. Perform other duties assigned by the principal.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and benefits as outlined in salary and stipend guide.
EVALUATION: The secondary principal shall be the primary evaluator of the performance of secondary teachers. Other trained administrators will serve as secondary evaluators.