Approved: January 14, 1990
Revised: January 12, 2004
EVANSVILLE TEACHER
JOB DESCRIPTION
I. QUALIFICATIONS
Possesses a valid Wisconsin teacher certification in the subject area(s) or grade level(s) of employment and demonstrates proficient performance in the knowledge, skills and dispositions detailed in the Wisconsin Teacher and/or Pupil Services Standards.
II. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Actively pursues the vision and mission of the District, to engage students in learning subject matter, and academic and personal skills that foster student development as able and responsible citizens.
- Ethical behavior consistent with professionalism, board policy, and law.
- Satisfy the conditions of the Master Agreement between the Board of Education and the Evansville Education Association.
III. DUTIES
Teachers are expected to demonstrate competency and strive to perform at a distinguished level in executing the following duties:
1. Planning and Preparation
- Demonstrates knowledge of content
- Demonstrates knowledge of students and their diverse needs
- Selects appropriate instructional goals
- Demonstrates knowledge of resources
- Designs coherent instruction
- Assesses student learning in order to guide instruction
2. Classroom Environment
- Creates an environment of respect and rapport
- Establishes a culture for striving and engaged learning
- Manages classroom procedures
- Manages student behavior
- Organizes physical space
3. Instruction
- Communicates clearly and accurately
- Uses appropriate questioning and discussion techniques
- Engages every student in learning
- Incorporates assessment
- Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness
4. Professional Responsibilities
- Reflects on teaching
- Maintains accurate records
- Communicates with families
- Contributes to the school and district
- Pursues professional growth and development
- Shows professionalism
5. Performs other professional duties as assigned by the principal or designee
Legal Ref.: Section
121.02(1)(a)(q) Wisconsin Statutes
PI 3 & 34 of Wisconsin Administrative Code
Cross Ref.: EEA Master Agreement
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